Near Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stone House
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., June 30, 2020
1. Stone House Marker
which fell into disrepair and was replaced with the building
you see now, It was originally used to trade goods with the
Native Americans. In later years this site was owned and
operated by the Hollingsworth Family as a stopping point
for large ships transporting goods between Baltimore and
Philadelphia. The Little Elk Creek you see has changed
drastically over the last 200 years, from a large shipping
lane to what it is today, now accommodating only small
watercraft such as canoes and kayaks.
Erected by Historic Elk Landing Foundation, Inc., "The Patriot's Pathway".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 35.754′ N, 75° 50.431′ W. Marker is near Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is on Landing Lane, on the right when traveling south. This has to be reached on foot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 590 Landing Lane, Elkton MD 21921, 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: Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Strong Defense
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Hollingsworth House (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 2, 2020
2. Stone House Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 5, 2022
3. Stone House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 2, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. 3. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
