Fells Point in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Edward Fell / William Fell / Colonel Edward Fell / William Fell
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 16, 2020
1. In Memory of Edward Fell / William Fell / Colonel Edward Fell / William Fell Marker
Edward Fell
Maryland 1723 from Lancaster, England. Acquired land, Jonestown. Later part of Baltimore Town. Importer, died 1743.
William Fell
Brother of Edward. Maryland 1730. Married Sarah Bond 1732. Acquired thousand acres containing Fells Point. Shipbuilder. Commissioner of Baltimore Town 1745. Died 1746.
Colonel Edward Fell
Son of William married Ann Bond 1758. Laid out Fells Point 1763. Died 1766.
William Fell
Son of Edward and Grandson of William. Sheriff. Delegate to Assembly. Born 1759. Died 1786.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1723.
Location. 39° 16.92′ N, 76° 35.672′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Fells Point. Marker is on Shakespeare Street just west of South Bethel Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1609 Shakespeare Street (here, next to this marker); 1602 Shakespeare Street (a few steps from this marker); 1600 Shakespeare Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 817 South Bond Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 823 South Bond Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1625 Shakespeare Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1627 Shakespeare Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 813 South Bond Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 16, 2020
2. In Memory of Edward Fell / William Fell / Colonel Edward Fell / William Fell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
