Turner's Creek Landing in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Charley's House

ca. 1840 - 1890

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2013

1. Charley's House Marker

Inscription. This house illustrates the almost extinct dwellings of the early 1800's that housed slaves/servants of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Believed to have been built as slave quarters and later as part of the African American community in Chestertown. The one story with loft duplex of Charley Williams (the last occupant) was moved from Court Street in Chestertown, MD in 1974 to its present location on the Grounds of the Kent Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 39° 21.061′ N, 75° 59.121′ W. Marker is in Turner's Creek Landing, Maryland, in Kent County. Marker can be reached from Turners Creek Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of the Kent Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kennedyville MD 21645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Corn Crib (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Kent Museum (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tockwogh and the Bay (approx. ¼ mile away); Captain John Smith on the Sassafras River (approx. ¼ mile away); A Home with a Rich Past (approx. ¼ mile away); Natural Diversity at Turner's Creek (approx.

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¼ mile away); Agricultural Demonstration Area / Historic Tree Grove (approx. 0.3 miles away); Turner's Creek (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Turner's Creek Landing.

Charley's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2013

2. Charley's House

Interior of Charley's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2013

3. Interior of Charley's House

Narrow and steep stairway to upper level. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2013

4. Narrow and steep stairway to upper level.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.