FIRST -- American Army - Aberdeen, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 39° 30.580 W 076° 09.816
18S E 399967 N 4373983
A historical marker commemorates the original route General Washington took in 1783 on his way to Annapolis to resign from the army to become the President of the United States.
Waymark Code: WM15KWV
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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The plaque says:

This is a section of
"THE GENERAL'S HIGHWAY"
Route of General Washington's triumphant journey, December 3-23, 1783, New York to Annapolis, to resign as Commander-in-Chief of the first AMERICAN ARMY

Originally erected 1932 by Dorsey Chapter, N.S.D.A.R. to commemorate George Washington Bicentennial

Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highway Administration
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group

Date of FIRST: Not listed

More Information - Web URL: Not listed

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