Near Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Rock Run Landing

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 23, 2007

1. Rock Run Landing Marker

Inscription. Part of “Land of Promise” tract. Original mill (1760), present grist mill (1794), first Susquehanna River Bridge (1818) and Barge Canal (1839) made through this hamlet a thriving commercial center. Surviving are Miller’s House, the Mill, Toll House and Owner’s Mansion (1804). Remains of canal and bridge piers are also visible.

Erected by Garden Club of Harford County.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era • Landmarks • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal series list.

Location. 39° 36.499′ N, 76° 8.593′ W. Marker is near Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is at the intersection of Rock Run Road and Stafford Road, on the right when traveling east on Rock Run Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Toll House & Tidewater Canal (here, next to this marker); Tollhouse and Covered Bridge at Rock Run (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore Your Chesapeake (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller's House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Rock Run (within shouting distance of this marker); Carter-Archer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spring House (about 300 feet away); Rock Run Mill (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.

Also see . . . Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge. This wikipedia article contains details on the original toll bridge mentioned on the marker, the predecessor to the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge. (Submitted on June 24, 2007.)

Additional keywords. Susquehanna Tidewater Canal

Piers of original 1818 bridge over Susquehanna image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 23, 2007

2. Piers of original 1818 bridge over Susquehanna

Remains of Susquehanna Tidewater Canal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 27, 2007

3. Remains of Susquehanna Tidewater Canal

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 9, 2023

4. Rock Run Landing Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 9, 2023

5. Rock Run Landing Marker

Miller's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 27, 2007

6. Miller's House

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 27, 2007

7. Toll House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,966 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 27, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on January 13, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6, 7. submitted on June 27, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.