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

Sarah Beaston House

C. 1848

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

1. Sarah Beaston House Marker

Inscription. Sarah Beaston was a prominent business person in Chesapeake city (Bohemia Village) in the early 1800's. she had this house built circa 1848 as her retirement home. Previously, she owned and operated the Bayard House, having sold it to Richard Bayard in 1846. Sarah paid $147.00 for this lot to Richard Bayard in 1844. This house modeled after the Layman House at the base of Bohemia Avenue. Lot has undoubtedly seen much happiness and sadness as well.

Erected 2008 by Andy and Caton Vaughan. (Marker Number B208.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Chesapeake City Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 39° 31.59′ N, 75° 48.766′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on Bohemia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 Bohemia Avenue, 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. Karsner-Wilsey House/Office (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Colmary-Salmon House (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Smithers' House c. 1848 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Whiteoak House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); National Bank of Chesapeake City (within shouting distance of this marker); Brady-Rees House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.

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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

2. Sarah Beaston House

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

3. Sarah Beaston House

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 17, 2022

4. Sarah Beaston House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 25, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.