Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Alfred Townsend Birthplace

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010

1. George Alfred Townsend Birthplace Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

George Alfred Townsend, famous Civil War newspaper correspondent, journalist and author, was born on this block on January 30, 1841. Townsend’s novels and poetry reflect his deep love for his native region. His best-known historical novel, The Entailed Hat, recounts the legend of Patty Cannon, the notorious slave runner of the Eastern Shore. In the late 1880’s he designed and built “Gathland”, his architecturally unique estate in the mountains west of Frederick, Maryland. His home is now a state park.

Erected 1982 by Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. (Marker Number S-72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1841.

Location. 38° 41.364′ N, 75° 23.195′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of West Market Street and Love Lane on West Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown DE 19947, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. The Brick Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Judges (within shouting distance of this marker); Sussex County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Chad E. Spicer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Return Day (about 300 feet away); Sussex County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Old Courthouse (about 400 feet away); W.W.I (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2011

2. George Alfred Townsend Birthplace Marker

George Alfred Townsend Birthplace Marker, looking west along West Market Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2011

3. George Alfred Townsend Birthplace Marker, looking west along West Market Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 3, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.