Chesapeake City in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

National Bank of Chesapeake City

C. 1903

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

1. National Bank of Chesapeake City Marker

Inscription. The National Bank of Chesapeake City was built in 1903 by the John Banks family. The exterior is Port Deposit granite and the interior still houses the original bank vault and tin ceilings. This massive granite building is two bays wide and three deep with a two story entrance tower, perhaps to make it seem like a real cornerstone within the community.
This building remained an active bank for many years, from 1903 to 1986 when the County Bank moved to a larger property outside of town. It was donated to the town of Chesapeake City and for 20 years served as the town hall. In 2007 a full restoration was completed to open as a stained glass studio and many of the original features have been restored.
In front of the building is a large granite monument, dedicated in 1918, to those who served in the armed services during the First World War.

Erected 2009 by Marin and Visser Families. (Marker Number B109.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Chesapeake City Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 39° 31.625′ N, 75° 48.747′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland

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, in Cecil County. Marker is on Bohemia Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City MD 21915, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I Monument (here, next to this marker); Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Brady-Rees House (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Smithers' House c. 1848 (within shouting distance of this marker); Cropper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Colmary-Salmon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pell Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 17, 2022

2. National Bank of Chesapeake City Marker

Marker can be seen towards the left of image, near the base of the rightmost bronze lion.

National Bank of Chesapeake City image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

3. National Bank of Chesapeake City

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

4. National Bank of Chesapeake City

Chesapeake City
Town Hall
Built 1903
Donated by
The County Banking and Trust Co.
Restored by C.C.D.C.A. and Friends
1986

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 17, 2022

5. National Bank of Chesapeake City Marker

Marker is directly behind the black chalkboard (out of view).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 889 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on January 22, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on February 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on February 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.