New Market in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Market
A New Town for a New Road
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2016
1. New Market Marker
As Fredericktown was born in 1745, German farmers were already hauling their grain to the port of Baltimore. By the 1780s, new communities were springing up along busy wagon routes. Two speculators, Nicholas Hall and William Plummer, competed to sell lots along a strip of road just a one-day wagon trip east of Frederick. When Mr. Hall sold the first nineteen lots on June 1, 1793, the town of New Market was born.
New Market was soon a major stop on a public road. After 1805, the all weather Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike became the first leg of the National Road. During the next three decades, over three million travelers used the road. They paid 25 cents for lodging and 5 cents for a whiskey at eight New Market hotels and taverns. Today, this historic village still welcomes travelers to antique shops, restaurants and a small general store, where you can still pick up provisions.
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In 1787, Nicholas Hall tried to sell lots fronting a wide road in the "Town to be called New Market," each for "three pound current money."
During the 1800s, New Market was noted for its many fine hotels. The still-thriving
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The Post Office was located in the old National Hotel, across the road at #5 Main Street, circa 1890.
Erected by America's Byways; Maryland Heritage Areas Authority; Historic National Road Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1793.
Location. 39° 22.976′ N, 77° 16.201′ W. Marker is in New Market, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is on Old National Pike (Maryland Route 144) just west of 8th Alley, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Old National Pike, New Market MD 21774, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 3 West Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 5 West Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 9 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); New Market in the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); 13 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named New Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Town of New Market (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named New Market in the Civil War (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Market.
Other markers no longer nearby. New Market (has been replaced with this marker); a different marker also named New Market (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named New Market in the Civil War (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 7, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on July 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
