Historic Landmarks & Sites

Caroline County Courthouse
Although chosen by the Maryland legislature in 1773 as the county seat, the creation of Denton was delayed until word arrived in 1781 that the British were surrendering at the Battle of Yorktown. The current Romanesque and neo-Georgian courthouse (c. 1895) replaced the original courthouse (c. 1797) that was believed to have been designed by William Buckland.
109 Market Street, Denton

Sophie Kerr House - Private home
Kerr grew up in Denton and lived much of her adult life in New York City where she was managing editor of the Woman’s Home Companion. She was educated at Hood College in Frederick and the University of Vermont. She began to write stories at 18 years of age and did newspaper work in Pittsburgh. She contributed stories to all the major magazines in the country. In her will, she bequeathed half a million dollars to Washington College in Chestertown, MD to fund one promising graduating writer each year - currently over $50,000 award annually.
608 Fifth Avenue, Denton

Colonel Richardson’s Tomb - A State Historic Marker
In 1776 Richardson’s 5th Maryland Regiment drove the British from the field at the Battle of Harlem Heights. This, the first victory of the
Continental Army in a stand-up fight, restored the confidence of the
previously badly-beaten American soldiers. Richardson later
suppressed pro-British rebellions on the Eastern Shore before
being captured and held prisoner in England until 1781. This
idyllic spot was his home at Gilpin’s Point, circa 1765-1825.
Two miles north of Harmony on Route 16

Dickenson Memorial Marker – A State Historic Marker
Charles H. Dickinson was born on the adjacent farm into a family which achieved national prominence through John Dickinson, “Penman of the Revolution.” Located at Routes16 and 621 south of Harmony