A Most Convenient Place: Leonardtown, Maryland, 1650-1950 Book

The history of the county seat of St. Mary's County, Maryland, this book contains numerous pictures of Leonardtown and its people throughout history, and recounts how this vibrant Southern Maryland community has emerged as the center of government, education, and commerce in that region. This book is a valuable genealogical source for families tracing their lineage back to the earliest period of the Maryland colony through the modern era. The book is illustrated with many photographs of people and scenes associated with Leonardtown, Maryland, and it includes personal reflections by a number of notable citizens of the town.