Downtown in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ross House
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 19, 2021
1. Ross House Marker
This home
General Lafayette
lodged as the guest of
Colonel John McPherson
Dec. 29-30, 1824
_________
1840
Francis Scott Key
Author of the National Anthem
was inspired here to write the poem that honors his cousin
Mrs. Eleanor Potts
then the owner of the home.
Erected 1974 by Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Friends.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 29, 1824.
Location. 39° 24.966′ N, 77° 24.744′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is in Downtown. It is on Council Street west of North Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Council St, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 Ross Home (here, next to this marker); Long Road to Emancipation (a few steps from this marker); No to the Stamp! (a few steps from this marker); Unanimous Resolution (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. City Hall (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named City Hall (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Roger Brooke Taney (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Dred Scott Decision (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Thomas Johnson (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 19, 2021
2. Ross House Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 19, 2021
3. Ross House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2021, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,657 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2021, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
