Prince George's County Tricentennial

Prince George's County:
Over 300 years of History

JOHN CARROLL

John Carroll was born to Daniel and Eleanor Carroll in Upper Marlboro in January, 1735. Noted mainly for his role in the formation of the Roman Catholic Church in America, he also is remembered for his journey to Canada in 1776 for the purpose of persuading Canada to unite with the thirteen colonies in the Revolution. In 1789, Carroll was nominated by representatives of the American Catholic clergy to be the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in America. His nomination was confirmed by the Vatican in 1790. In the same year, he founded Georgetown College, known today as Georgetown University. In 1803, Carroll was elevated to the level of archbishop, this making him the first archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in America. He died in December, 1815, in Georgetown.

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These pages were created as a part of the 1996 PG County Tricentennial celebration. Additional history resources are listed on the bibliography page. These pages are not being updated. They are now located on the Prince George's County Historical Society's web site. Contact links: web site manager - Society information. You can search the entire site through this search form.: