LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Just in time for the holidays, a book detailing the history of America’s Oldest Continuously Operating Sheriff’s Office, “America’s First” is available for purchase. The book can be purchased in hardback or in softbound style. Along with this keepsake book, is also a paperback book, “St. Mary’s County Sheriffs” Commissions book which is also available.
“America’s First”, begins when the colonists landed in March 1634; and not until 1637/8 was a sheriff appointed. The book delves into the next 378 years, and explores the history of how a sheriff was selected, weapons and punishments administered during those times, and how the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has evolved into the entity it is today and the pride the agency has in being “America’s First”. For law enforcement enthusiasts, history lovers, current and former residents of St. Mary’s County, this book will carry you through the years and show just how this small office evolved into the progressive and modern agency it is today.
The books are available for purchase during regular business hours at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The hardback copy of “America’s First” is $95; or for $100 you may purchase the paperback Commissions book as well. The softbound copy of “America’s First” is $35; or for $40 you receive the Commissions book as well. The Commissions book is available for purchase without the other books for $15.
Books may also be purchased at the following locations:
St. Mary’s County Land Use and Growth Management
41770 Baldridge St.
Leonardtown, MD 20652
Cecil’s Old Mill
20853 Indian Bridge Rd.
California, MD 20619
Piney Point Light House
44701 Lighthouse Rd.
Piney Pt. MD 20674
St. Mary’s County Historical Society
41680 Tudor Place
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Zimmerman’s Produce
28025 Pt. Lookout Rd.
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Keepin it Local
25760 Colton Point Rd.
Morganza, MD 20660
Fenwick Street Used Books & Music (Joe’s Fenwick Books)
41655 Fenwick Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
