Hancock in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Perkins House"
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"Davis" Hotel
The log house - well over 250 years old was known as the "Perkins House". Dr. William Perkins served with the Union Army before his medical career in Hancock where he became one of our early mayors.
Far right the "Davis" Hotel - believed to have been built circa 1830's.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 41.933′ N, 78° 10.749′ W. Marker is in Hancock, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on West Main Street (Maryland Route 144) east of Taney Street South, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 W Main St, Hancock MD 21750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hancock (here, next to this marker); Discover the Trail (here, next to this marker); Major James Breathed (a few steps from this marker); A New Beginning (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Discover the Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); "Hershey Ice Cream" Shop / "Barton House" (within
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
