Edgewater in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Scott Street

Photographed by F. Robby, November 7, 2007

1. Scott Street Marker

Inscription. The ravine in front of you was once Scott Street. Rumney's Tavern, the Brown Carpenter Shop and the Brown House are on this side of the street. On the other side were a number of structures, some of which were commercial enterprises such as Pierpont's Tavern. The original Anne Arundel County Courthouse, 1685-1695, also faced Scott Street. Around the corner to the left as you leave the park were a tailor and a corset and stay maker's shop. The current entrance to the park parallels Mackelfresh Street. As archaeology and archival research continue a more complete picture of the fifty or so dwelling and businesses and the people who lived and worked here will emerge.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 56.469′ N, 76° 32.374′ W. Marker is in Edgewater, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It can be reached from Londontown Road 1.3 miles north of Mayo Road (Route 253). Marker is on the grounds of London Town Park, at the end of Londowntown Road, near the brick house.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edgewater MD 21037, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in the Chesapeake Bay Region,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: William Brown House (a few steps from this marker); The Almshouse (a few steps from this marker); The Carpenter's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery at London Town (within shouting distance of this marker); The South River (within shouting distance of this marker); London Town Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Tobacco Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to London Town (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgewater.

Other markers no longer

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nearby. Archaeology at London Town (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Establishing a Colonial Town (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named William Brown House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Dr. Hill's Medicinal Plants (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Ferry at London Town (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Lord Mayor's Tenement (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Historic London Town and Gardens (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 30 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 3, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.