Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Katharine Hepburn Slept Here

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2018

1. Katharine Hepburn Slept Here Marker

Inscription. "54" was built in 1911 by Dr. Sewell Hepburn, a Johns Hopkins trained physician. His niece, Kate, spent time here with the family. Reportedly, Kate's limousine had trouble navigating State Circle. Kate always wore trousers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 38° 58.742′ N, 76° 29.386′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on State Circle, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornhill & Fleet Streets (within shouting distance of this marker); State Circle & Maryland Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's City Cannon

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(within shouting distance of this marker); "Ogham" writing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

Dr. Sewell Hepburn house image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 13, 2008

2. Dr. Sewell Hepburn house

Marker is to the right of the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,027 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.