Middletown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Clovinger House

Circa 1800

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

1. Clovinger House Marker

Inscription. Presumably built by Philip Clovinger, 10 West Main began as a one-story log dwelling constructed in the early 1800's. In 1821 Thomas Powell, described as Middletown's first blacksmith, acquired the property and improved the building for commercial use. C.F. Main purchased the dwelling house along with 12-14 West Main in 1911. The Main family lived in the house for a short time and the south end room was used for storing ice cream cones. The building contains a variety of late 18th century architectural features, and is a contributing resource to Middletown's Historic District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 39° 26.627′ N, 77° 32.748′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street / Old National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street / Old National Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 West Main Street, Middletown MD 21769, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main's Ice Cream Factory (a few steps from this marker); 8 West Main Street (a few steps from this marker); The Coblentz-Long Building (a few steps from this marker); 13 West Main Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Valley Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Arnett Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Middletown (within shouting distance of this marker); 31 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Clovinger House at 10 West Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

2. Clovinger House at 10 West Main Street

The Clovinger House - marker can be seen on the far right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 8, 2008

3. The Clovinger House - marker can be seen on the far right

Home of Main's Quality Ice Cream image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, September 7, 2007

4. Home of Main's Quality Ice Cream

This neon sign is in front of the building next door, but just barely so. It surely relates to the Main family and their ice cream business, mentioned on the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,162 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 29, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 10, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.