Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hammond-Harwood House · 1774
A National Historic Landmark
Photographed By Tabitha Preast, May 21, 2008
1. Hammond-Harwood House 1774 Marker
Designed and built for legislator and patriot, Mathias Hammond by the colonial architect, William Buckland, this beautiful residence is considered the pinnacle of the Georgian Style in America.A museum today, the house is almost entirely original material. Visitors are invited to join an hourly guided tour of its finely trimmed and authentically furnished interiors, colonial kitchen and 19th century boxwood garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 38° 58.853′ N, 76° 29.317′ W. Marker was in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker was on Maryland Avenue near King George Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Chase-Lloyd House (a few steps from this marker); Hammond-Harwood House Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Terry House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Our Maryland Flag (about 400 feet away); Peggy Stewart House (about 500 feet away); This is an example of "Ogham" writing. (about 500 feet away); For Civilization Liberty Country (about 500 feet away); St. John's College Alumni Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for the Hammond-Harwood House. "The Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A. is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period (1607-1776)." (Submitted on May 24, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland.)
2. Hammond-Harwood House 1774 Web Site. "The Hammond-Harwood House is one of the most important colonial houses in America." (Submitted on May 24, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland.)
Photographed By Tabitha Preast, May 21, 2008
2. Hammond-Harwood House 1774
Photographed By Tabitha Preast, May 21, 2008
3. Hammond-Harwood House 1774
Photographed By E. H. Pickering, June 1936
4. Hammond-Harwood House
Photograph LBC-Historic American Buildings Survey
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,169 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 24, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
