Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Fort Hollingsworth
Photographed by William Pfingsten, June 29, 2006
1. Site of Fort Hollingsworth Marker
Erected 1965 by Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Notable Events • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1813.
Location. 39° 35.94′ N, 75° 50.416′ W. Marker is in Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is at the intersection of Landing Lane and Oldfield Point Road when traveling east on Landing Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkton MD 21921, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore, and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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: Valentine Hollingsworth (1632-1710) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carriage Steps (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hollingsworth House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Deibert and E. Deibert Bros. Barge Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Native Americans in the 1600's (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolutionary War
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Hollingsworth House (was about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This marker has been turned and is pointing in the wrong direction. Elk Landing is at the end of Landing Lane, approximately .3 miles straight ahead.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 5, 2022
2. Site of Fort Hollingsworth Marker
Photographed by William Pfingsten, July 12, 2007
3. Hollingsworth House
About 1750, Zebulon Hollingsworth built the approximately 30 by 30-foot left hand section as a brick two story dwelling. In the mid 1800's it was gutted by fire and rebuilt as three stories with a low pitched roof. Also, the two story right hand side addition was added and the entire structure stuccoed. Renovation is being supported by Associated Cecil Endeavors.
Photographed by William Pfingsten, July 12, 2007
4. Stone Dwelling at Elk Landing
The entire area is being restored and is closed at present. It will eventually be an interpretive living history museum with a rebuilt fort. The property is operated and managed by The Historic Elk Landing Foundation, Inc.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 7,878 times since then and 334 times this year. Last updated on August 31, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
