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

The Bayard House

c. 1780

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

1. The Bayard House Marker

Inscription. The building is considered to be the oldest building in Chesapeake City. Charles and Sarah Beaston purchased Bayard House in 1809 and opened as a tavern and inn in 1829. The tavern was run by Firman Layman until his death in 1881. In 1911, it was called The Harriot Hotel. The local claim to fame is the "Hole in the Wall Bar". The name comes from a hole in the back of the bar where blacks would be served by reaching their hands in to receive a drink. The handsome brick building was meticulously restored in 1983 by Allaire DuPont. About that time the name was changed to "The Bayard House". No details were spared including the locks on the doors which are replicas of two original ones found in the attic. The restaurant has year round water front dining where ships from all over the world may be viewed every day and into the night. The canal is the 3rd busiest in the world.

Erected 2009 by The Bayard House. (Marker Number B11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Chesapeake City Historic District

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series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 39° 31.651′ N, 75° 48.715′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is on Bohemia Avenue. Marker is at the end of Bohemia Ave. overlooking the C & D Canal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City MD 21915, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore,

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cropper House (a few steps from this marker); Long Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Pell Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Hall (within shouting distance

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

2. The Bayard House Marker

of this marker); “Bygone Days” (within shouting distance of this marker); A Historic Hub of Commerce (within shouting distance of this marker); Byway Destinations / Chesapeake City (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipwatch Inn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.

The Bayard House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

3. The Bayard House and Marker

The Bayard House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

4. The Bayard House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,883 times since then and 92 times this year. Last updated on January 15, 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, 3. submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.