Mardela Springs in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brattan-Taylor-Calloway Store
Barren Creek Springs Village
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2022
Erected by Westside Historical Society. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Mardela Springs, Barren Creek Springs Village, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 38° 27.702′ N, 75° 45.302′ W. Marker is in Mardela Springs, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker is on Bratten Street just south of Railroad Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Bratten St, Mardela Springs MD 21837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Young's Purchase Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Gravenor-English School (within shouting distance of this marker); Young's Purchase Farmhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); BC&A Railroad Freight Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Doctor's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodge Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mardela Springs.
Additional commentary.
1. Spelling of Brattan
The name for the individual who built the store is Brattan, although the street's name is spelled Bratten.
— Submitted January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.