St. Mary's City Historic District - View this location on map Saint Mary's City, founded in 1634 and serving as the provincial capital of Maryland until 1695, is probably the only remaining major 17th century town site in the United States that has never been overbuilt. St. John's House, a significant contributing element within the District, is one of the best preserved 17th century archaeological sites in the country. St. Marys River, St. Inigoes, Broome, and Chancellor's Creeks, St. Marys City, Maryland Historical

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