Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Adding On

Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., January 2, 2021

1. Adding On Marker

Inscription.
Concord Point, like all lighthouses, was run by the United States Lighthouse Establishment (LHE). All building projects were approved and paid for by the LHE.

Several outbuildings were added to the Keeper's House property including a well in 1827 and a pump to draw water. A pump house with a small window for light was added over the well in 1851 to provide shelter from the elements. Then, a coal shed was built on its west wall. Although equal in length to the pump house, it was less elaborate and only used for storing fuel in the winter.

The first fence was built around the grounds in 1828. A four rail fence was constructed after the outbuildings were built circa 1890.

In 1904, a structure was added to the west side of the coal shed. This structure was referred to as the low stable. By 1910, the low stable was replaced by a structure referred to as the high stable, as shown in postcard picture at right. Archival evidence indicates this structure was used for storage.

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View Circa 1900 shows fences and outbuildings

Ice gorges circa 1910 shows building and other structures.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 39° 32.45′ N, 76° 5.138′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. It can be reached from Concord Street. The marker is close to other markers. It is north of "Did you Know?" and, as noted for photo 2, west of "The Keepers". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: The Keepers

Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., January 2, 2021

2. Adding On Marker

This more-distant view also has, directly behind, a side view of The Keepers plaque.

(here, next to this marker); Concord Point Lighthouse Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Did you Know? (a few steps from this marker); Post U.S. Lighthouse Service Use (a few steps from this marker); Hero's Reward (a few steps from this marker); Keeper's House (a few steps from this marker); Keeper of the Light (within shouting distance of this marker); Havre de Grace (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.

Other markers no longer nearby. Adding On (has been replaced with this marker); Did You Know? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on January 8, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 4, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.