Middletown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

301 West Main Street

T.C. Harbaugh Birthplace

Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

1. 301 West Main Street Marker

Inscription. This house (ca. 1830) was the birthplace of Thomas C. Harbaugh (1849-1924); One of the most popular American writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His family moved to Ohio when he was 2 years old. Harbaugh wrote thousands of "Dime Novels" for the Beedle Company over many years, and his many articles appeared in national magazines. Also an accomplished poet, he often visited his hometown, and wrote of the beauty of the Middletown Valley.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 26.644′ N, 77° 32.933′ 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 Willow Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street / Old National Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 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

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also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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: Joshua Beckwith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Appleman's Tannery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Middletown (about 300 feet away); Lamar House (about 300 feet away); Middletown in the Civil War (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Middletown (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Middletown (about 400 feet away); Private Martin Luther Lutz (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Other markers no longer nearby. Middletown (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Middletown (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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301 West Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

2. 301 West Main Street

The birthplace of T.C. Harbaugh.

A photo of T.C. Harbaugh is next to the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,261 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.