Chesapeake City in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bayard-Bouchelle House
Circa 1854 - 1858
This house unites two of the best-known family names in Chesapeake City: the Bayards and the Bouchelles, both related to regional patron Augustine Herman. The property's earliest record is the April 1854 99-year lease of the "lot, buildings and improvements" granted by Richard H. Bayard to Peter and Sarah Bouchelle. This lease ended with another land record November 1857, but five months later Bayard sold the "house and lot" to the now widowed Sarah Bouchelle who later remarried into the Deshane family.
The two-story rear section may be an addition not part of the original three-story house, but the "L" shape construction typical of the era is clearly shown on 1877 fire insurance maps of Chesapeake City. The distinctive rounded front porch and floor-length front windows are believed to be early 20th century improvements. (Marker Number CE 317.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1854.
Location. 39° 31.58′ N, 75° 48.865′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on George Street (Maryland Route 286) just south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 George St, Chesapeake City MD 21915, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
