Middletown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Coblentz-Long Building
Circa 1800
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. The Coblentz-Long Building Marker
Inscription.
The Coblentz-Long Building. Circa 1800. Given its location, the Coblentz-Long Building has associations with the growth and development of the National Pike and with the Civil War. In 1768 Conrad Crone platted the lots of the entire block 2-14 West Main, known as Smithfield, which were not part of the original 28 lots of Middletown. The building is named on behalf of the two families that owned it for the longest period of time. The Coblentz family acquired the property in 1907 and added the commercial storefronts. In 1963 the Long family purchased the property from the Coblentz's and until 2003 the building housed Long's Appliances. The building and its history are a contributing resource in the Middletown National Register.
Given its location, the Coblentz-Long Building has associations with the growth and development of the National Pike and with the Civil War. In 1768 Conrad Crone platted the lots of the entire block 2-14 West Main, known as Smithfield, which were not part of the original 28 lots of Middletown. The building is named on behalf of the two families that owned it for the longest period of time. The Coblentz family acquired the property in 1907 and added the commercial storefronts. In 1963 the Long family purchased the property from the Coblentz's and until 2003 the building housed Long's Appliances. The building and its history are a contributing resource in the Middletown National Register.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.
Location. 39° 26.626′ N, 77° 32.735′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street / Old National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) and Church Street (State Highway 17), on the right when traveling east on West Main Street / Old National Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 West Main Street, Middletown MD 21769, 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 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: 8 West Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Clovinger House
Also see . . . The Coblentz Family Fact Sheet. Detailing several generations of the family in the area. (Submitted on February 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
2. The Coblentz-Long Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,545 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
