Middletown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Appleman's Tannery
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 8, 2008
1. Marker
From 1790 to 1862, Philip Appleman (1755-1830) and his son John (1793-1862) operated a tannery and harness shop on the land that included this property and the four properties to your right, and extended back to South Street (now Washington Street).Several frame & log buildings & livestock pens were located in the valley behind this house. This house was John Appleman's house. Evidence suggests that it was built around 1840.
John's son, Dr. Philip Sadler Appleman (1849-1924), became an accomplished artist in the late 1800s. Hw was raised in this house until his widowed mother sold the properties and moved to Hagerstown in 1866.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 39° 26.636′ N, 77° 32.88′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on West Main Street / Old National Road (Alternate U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 West Main Street, Middletown MD 21769, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Middletown (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Middletown
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Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 8, 2008
2. The Tannery
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 8, 2008
3. Side view of the Tannery, showing "For Sale" sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
