Mardela Springs in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Young's Purchase Home
Photographed By F. Robby, November 19, 2007
1. Young's Purchase Home Marker
Erected by Maryland Society, John Waller Chapter, National Society, Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.
Location. 38° 27.725′ N, 75° 45.31′ W. Marker is in Mardela Springs, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker is on Railroad Avenue west of Bratten Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mardela Springs MD 21837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gravenor-English School (here, next to this marker); Young's Purchase Farmhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Doctor's Office (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Brattan-Taylor-Calloway Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannery Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); BC&A Railroad Freight Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mardela Springs.
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Photographed By F. Robby, November 19, 2007
2. Young's Purchase Home
The Youngs Purchase Farmhouse was built by William Young c.1724 and was used through the 1960s. continuously occupied until the mid 1960's, and moved to its current location in 1983.
Photographed By F. Robby, November 19, 2007
3. Gravenor-English School
The Gravenor-English School was built in 1857 and deeded to Somerset County by Thomas Gravenor. It was used through the early 1920s and moved to its present location in 1983.
Photographed By F. Robby, November 19, 2007
4. Brattan-Taylor Store
Adjacent to the home and school is this building built in 1838.
Photographed By F. Robby, November 19, 2007
5. Revolutionary War Soldier Grave
Also adjacent to the home and store is the grave of Revolutionary War soldier William McDaniel.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,162 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
