Edgewater in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tobacco Barn
Photographed by F. Robby, November 7, 2007
1. Tobacco Barn Marker
Erected 1980 by Ann of Arundell Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames of the XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.
Location. 38° 56.475′ N, 76° 32.43′ W. Marker is in Edgewater, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It can be reached from Londontown Road 1.3 miles east of Mayo Road (Route 253). Marker is on the grounds of London Town Park, at the end of Londowntown Road. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to London Town (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carpenter's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Brown House (within shouting distance of this marker); London Town Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the Gardens (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgewater.
Other markers no longer nearby. Historic London Town and Gardens (was here, next to 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); Dr. Hill's Medicinal Plants (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Archaeology at London Town (was within shouting
Photographed by F. Robby, November 7, 2007
2. Tobacco Barn
Photographed by F. Robby, December 30, 2003
3. Hockley-in-the-Hole Marker
This marker which describes the plantation where the barn was built is located in Annapolis at the intersection of Defense Highway (MD 450) and Nichols Road, about 4.5 miles due north of London Town.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,703 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
