Chesapeake City in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Shipwatch Inn

C. 1930

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

1. Shipwatch Inn Marker

Inscription. This waterfront property was originally built as a private residence in 1920 for Captain Firman Layman, proprietor of the Bayard House Restaurant. The property housed a stable, barber shop and apartments until 1996 when it was renovated and restored into an 8 guest room bed and breakfast. In February 2004, the new owners added two suites with jacuzzi tubs for guests seeking luxury and relaxation. Take a stroll out back to experience some of the best views of the canal.

Erected 2008 by Gilda & Gianmarco Martuscelli. (Marker Number F401.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Chesapeake City Historic District series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 2004.

Location. 39° 31.659′ N, 75° 48.754′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on First Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 First Street, Chesapeake City MD 21915, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From Creek to Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Cropper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kinter-Metz House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bayard House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Long Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); National Bank of Chesapeake City (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

2. Shipwatch Inn Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

3. Shipwatch Inn Marker

Shipwatch Inn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

4. Shipwatch Inn

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

5. Shipwatch Inn

Shipwatch Inn Front Porch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

6. Shipwatch Inn Front Porch

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

7. Shipwatch Inn

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.