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To honor the forefathers of our land, I am proposing a seal be made using the crest of Augustine Herman as described here and be used as the town seal for official purposes. Further that this seal be placed inset on the right halt of the county flag and then be used as the flag of Cecilton In the description of the crest its elf iris in tended that the leaves be a symbol of the rich soil and genial climate of the area. The head, a sign of friendship and love to those who visit us and the crossed arrows as the strength and unity of our town to all who see us. The description of the crest is as follows, in its original French version, from a book at heraldry. "Perfess over all a head issuing three springs of trefoils leaves, in base four arrow points up, two in bend and two in sinister forming a saltire" John Bunnell Mayor |
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HISTORIC CECILTON |
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In 1659 a man came into this part of the country on his travels toward Virginia. While passing through the beautiful countryside and unforgettable views of the Chesapeake Bay, he grew to admire the land. After he finished his business in Virginia, he returned and asked the owner of the land if he could work for him, in exchange for some of this beautiful property. The man was immediately recognized by the owner and granted his request. Setting to work on his project, he was quick to remember the generosity of the landlord, while carrying out his duties. His motive was a laudable one, namely, to acquire a princely domain for himself and his children, and thereby to perpetuate his name. With these ends in view after a number of years, the man returned to the landlord and presented his project . Upon viewing the finished product, the owner was so enthralled by the magnitude of his work, that he granted his request without hesitation and even gave the man a title. Who is this man you ask? His name was Augustine Herman and job he performed was the drawing of the first map of Maryland and Virginia that settled the boundary dispute between Lord Baltimore and William Penn. During the years of drawing the map, many of the areas had either an Indian name or no name at all to identity them, so in many cases Augustine Herman gave them names. To honor his employer and later his friend Cecilius Calvert, he asked that a tract of land be named Cecil County and in this county was to be a town called Cecilton. Although the small town never flourished it remained a favorite project of early settlers of the area. For these reasons, Cecil County and The town of Cecilton probably owes their existence to Augustine Herman, Lord of Bohemia Manor |
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Great Seal Of Cecilton |
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Official Flag of Cecilton |
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CECILTON MAYORS 1948-1950 Davis Taylor |