Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cornhill & Fleet Streets
By F. Robby, April 5, 2009
1. Cornhill & Fleet Streets Marker
The oldest surviving map of Annapolis, drawn by James Stoddert in 1718, shows that the area now occupied by Corhill and Fleet Streets, had been set aside for Governor Francis Nocholson for use as a garden, summer house and vineyard. In 1771 Charles Wallace, an entrepreneur and builder, purchased 5.5 acres of the tract from the Bordley family and subdivided the land into 28 lots on either side of the new streets. he named the streets after well-known commerical districts in London as a marketing ploy and leased the lots to college ground rent, rather than selling them. As he envisioned, the area attracted tavern keepers, livery stables, merchants and craftsmen. Eight buildings date to the earliest period, including Brewer's Tavern at 37-39 Cornhill and Capt. Maybury's King's Arms Tavern at 41 Cornhill. The area was further subdivided and developed in the late 19th century.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 58.719′ N, 76° 29.393′
By F. Robby, April 5, 2009
2. Cornhill & Fleet Streets Marker
The Maryland State House is directly across the street from the marker.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Katharine Hepburn Slept Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Maryland State House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's City Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Brooke Taney, 1777 - 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
By F. Robby, April 5, 2009
3. Cornhill Street & State Circle
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,661 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
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