Historical Events tagged with "maryland"
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Treaty Resolves Boundary Dispute and Prisoner Exchange
A treaty was negotiated between Pennsylvania and Maryland to resolve the Conojocular War, which included the settlement of a long-standing boundary dispute and the exchange of prisoners. The agreement aimed to foster peaceful relations and clear the border ambiguities that had caused tensions between the two colonies. The resolution was characterized by mutual concessions, highlighting the importance of diplomacy in colonial governance.
Continue ReadingEstablishment of the City of Baltimore
The city of Baltimore was founded in Maryland under the direction of the loyalist Governor of the Maryland colony, Charles Calvert, the 5th Baron Baltimore. The city was envisioned as a port and commercial center. Its location along the Patapsco River made it an ideal hub for shipbuilding, trade, and eventually settlement. The planning for the city included the layout of streets and lots and began attracting settlers who sought opportunities in the thriving economy of the region.
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