Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Prettyman House
104 West Jefferson Street
— Rockville's African American Heritage Walking Tour —
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, April 14, 2012
1. Prettyman House Marker
Rockville's African American Heritage Walking Tour
For many African Americans emancipation from slavery meant transitioning from a household slave to a paid domestic servant.
The Johnson-Prettyman family lived in this 1841 house for five generations. During their ownership they transitioned from owning slaves to employing domestic servants. This c. 1890 photograph of the Prettyman House shows an African American domestic servant holding the family's baby.
Often these servants lived with their employers or walked from their residences in Haiti or Middle Lane. The meager but steady income of domestic servants started many African American families on the long road to home ownership, financial self-sufficiency, and access to education.
Erected by City of Rockville Historic District Commission. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Rockville's African American Heritage Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 4.99′ N, 77° 9.36′ W. Marker was in Rockville, Maryland, in Montgomery County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Prettyman House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Prettyman House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Prettyman House (a few steps from this marker); Rockville Baptist Church and Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Rockville Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bell Tower Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Stonestreet's Office (about 500 feet away); Stonestreet Medical Museum (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockville.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Also see . . . Rockville African American Heritage Walking Tour (online map). Rockville website entry (Submitted on August 22, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 11, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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