Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lot 70 Is Historically Significant
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, October 8, 2007
1. Lot 70 Is Historically Significant Marker
During winter 1988/89, the area known as Lot 70 in James Stodderts 1718 survey will be the site of a historical archeological excavation.
In 1718, this lot was owned by Charles Carroll, grandfather of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, who in 1734 leased the land to Phillip Syng, the renowned colonial metalsmith. Syng practised his trade here until 1759. During the 1760s, the lot was sold to Allen Quynn who was a member of the House of Delegates and Mayor of Annapolis. By 1770, the lot had been subdivided and the second house was built adjacent to the Syng-Quynn establishment. In 1778, this second house was sold to Dr. Reverdy Ghislein. Upon the doctors death in 1784, his widow began the operation of a boarding house on this site. The Ghislein family was the host to many travellers to Annapolis, including Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, delegates from Virginia to the Continental Congress that convened in Annapolis from December 1783 through August 1784.
For further information on the archeological excavation, please contact Historic Annapolis, Inc., King and Cornwall, or the City of Annapolis. This archeological dig is funded by grants and contributions from Historic Annapolis, Inc., King and Cornwall, Inc., and the City of Annapolis
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Location. 38° 58.708′ N, 76° 29.609′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is at the intersection of West Street and Church Circle, on the right when traveling west on West Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic 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: Reynold's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); A Community Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Congress Was Here (within shouting distance of this marker); The City Spared (within shouting distance of this marker); The Claude House (within shouting distance of this marker); Southgate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Maryland Inn
Photographed by F. Robby, July 21, 2008
2. Lot 70 Is Historically Significant Marker and House
Photographed by F. Robby, July 21, 2008
3. Lot 70 House
Viewed from West Street - this building is not easy to spot when driving by as it is set back about 50 feet from the sidewalk whereas its adjacent buildings are right on the sidewalk.
Photographed by F. Robby, July 21, 2008
4. Archeological Dig
The marker says 1988/89, but archeology behind the house continues on the site in the summer of 2008.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,841 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
