Lisbon in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Lisbon
Servicing Travelers on the National Pike
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Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 24, 2008
1. New Lisbon Marker
New Lisbon was established by Quaker Caleb Pancoast in 1802, who saw both need and opportunity to service travelers along the length of the National Pike. He also welcomed all religious denominations into his home, and allowed it to be used as a meetinghouse.
Shortened to Lisbon in 1805, the town thrived, and by 1835, there were eight daily stagecoaches stopping at the old Stage Coach House, where horses were exchanged and food and lodging were provided. A fare on the stage line from Baltimore to Frederick was $2.00.
Both the Stage Coach House and Mr. Pancoasts House have fallen victim to time and are no longer standing. But the two-story brick house across the road to your left is one of the many buildings still in existence along the Pike that have historical significance: over time it served as the Lisbon Female Seminary, a tollhouse for the Pike, and the home of Richard E. Coursey, village blacksmith and wheelwright.
Erected by America's Byways.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named New Lisbon (here, next to this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Lisbon Hotel (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Simpson & Mount Gregory United Methodist Churches (approx. 1.8 miles away); St. Michael's Religious Education Wing & Multipurpose Building (approx. 2 miles away); St. Michael's Church (approx. 2 miles away); St. Michael's Outdoor Grotto (approx. 2 miles away); St. Michael's Historical Church (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lisbon.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Simpson & Mount Gregory United Methodist Churches (was approx. 1.8 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. In the lower right is a "Map of Lisbon c. 1860s. Then, as now, the "Female School" building still stands across the
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 24, 2008
2. New Lisbon Marker
In the lower center is a photo of a "Wagon tream in front of the Lisbon Stage Coach House, early 20th century."
On the lower right is a photo of "The Caleb Pancoast House stood until the 1950s. The hotel in the front of the house was added to serve travelers on the old National Pike, and still stands at the west end of town."
The background of the marker is "National Road at Fairview Inn" which is the standard for markers in this series. An elevation diagram of the national road is displayed on the bottom of the marker's face.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker. There are differences in subtitles and attributed erecting organizations.
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 24, 2008
3. New Lisbon marker
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck
4. Lisbon Hotel
As mentioned in one of the photographs on the marker
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 8, 2008
5. Looking east on Main Street in Lisbon, Maryland
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,672 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 25, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 10, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
