Centreville in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Harper, Sr. Houses
c. 1794-1798
In October, 1794 the merchant William Harper Sr. purchased the Northern half of town lot No. 3 North from Centreville founder, Elizabeth Nicholson for £55 pound. By 1798 2 Federal brick houses had been built by Harper and rented for commercial ventures. Financial setbacks forced Harper to sell the 2 houses separately to new owners by 1814. In the 1850's George C. Palmer purchased & reunited the properties. In 1887 wealthy Centreville banker and businessman William Mckenney acquired the houses, they were sold by a Mckenney descendent in 1928 to James P. & Estell Rose Keating, who operated the houses as the Blue Lantern Inn a Centreville Landmark until Mrs. Keatins death in 1947. The houses are now a private residence.Erected by the owner of the William Harper, Sr. Houses.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1794.
Location. 39° 2.634′ N, 76° 3.943′ W. Marker is in Centreville, Maryland
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wright’s Chance (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Wright's Chance (a few steps from this marker); Centrally Located (within shouting distance of this marker); Tucker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Centreville National Bank of Maryland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Brass Pin (about 300 feet away); Queen Anne's County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Queen Anne’s County (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centreville.
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