Downtown in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Ross Home
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 23, 2015
1. The Ross Home Marker
General Lafayette
lodged as a guest of
Colonel John McPherson
Dec. 29-31, 1824.
In 1840
Francis Scott Key
author of
the National Anthem
was inspired here
to write the poem
that honors his cousin
Mrs. Eleanor Potts
then the owner of the home.
Erected 1974 by The Frederick Chapter, DAR and Friends.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lafayettes Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 29, 1824.
Location. 39° 24.966′ N, 77° 24.744′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is in Downtown. It is on Council Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Council Street, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Ross House (here, next to this marker); Long Road to Emancipation (a few steps from this marker); No to the Stamp! (a few steps from this marker); Unanimous Resolution (within shouting distance of
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. City Hall (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named City Hall (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Roger Brooke Taney (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Dred Scott Decision (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Thomas Johnson (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . To Mrs. Eleanor Potts. Internet Archive website entry:
For many years afflicted with blindness on hearing her play the guitar, written on October 22, 1840 by Francis Scott Key. (Submitted on September 24, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 23, 2015
2. The Ross Home Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 17, 2022
3. The Ross Home Marker
The marker can be seen in the middle-left of the image, along the sidewalk. This view is from across the street next to the old Frederick County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,951 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on April 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
