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

Steele-Davis House

C. 1872

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 18, 2010

1. Steele-Davis House Marker

Inscription. This Federal-Italianate home was originally a two story school house and Odd Fellows lodge. In 1872, the three story front section was built by Joseph Hedrick, the official of the C&D Canal. In 1879, Mr. Hedrick was caught using canal funds to finance the work; he left the country and the house was sold at public auction. Joseph Steele purchased the home and erected the iron fence which bears the Steele name. In 1926, the Howard family purchased the home. Their daughter, Eloise, married Dr. H.V. Davis in 1938. The left side of the home was used as Dr. Davis' medical offices until his retirement in 1978. In 1984, the Lees purchased the home for their residence.

Erected 2008 by Ed and Susanna Lee. (Marker Number G301.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Chesapeake City Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 39° 31.595′ N, 75° 48.846′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on George Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 George Street, Chesapeake City MD 21915, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Monument (a few steps from this marker); Bayard-Bouchelle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Savin-Conrey House 1848 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Whiteoak House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gassaway House (about 300 feet away); Karsner-Wilsey House/Office (about 400 feet away); Sarah Beaston House (about 400 feet away); Stubbs-Caldwell House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.

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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 18, 2010

2. Steele-Davis House

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 17, 2022

3. Steele-Davis House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on February 3, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 25, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.