On Baltimore Street at North George Street, on the right when traveling west on Baltimore Street.
The National Road and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad came together at this spot in 1842 at Cumberland’s first railroad station. For a few years, it was necessary for passengers and freight to transfer from railroad cars to coach and wagon for the . . . — — Map (db m81402) HM
Near Canal Street, 0.1 miles west of Wineow Street.
The Cumberland is a full scale replica canal boat, measuring approximately 93 feet long and 14.5 feet wide. It was constructed in 1976 as a Bicentennial project the C&O Canal of Cumberland, Maryland, Inc. (COCCM), a non-profit organization . . . — — Map (db m140080) HM
Near Canal Street, 0.1 miles west of Wineow Street.
For the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal boatmen and their family or crew, the captain's cabin was their living quarters on the boat. About 10 feet by 14 feet in size, the cabin served as the eating and sleeping area for as few as two and as many as 8-10 . . . — — Map (db m140155) HM
On Baltimore Street just east of Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling east.
Algonquian Hotel
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1926
— — Map (db m139109) HM
Near Canal Street, 0.1 miles west of Wineow Street.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was planned to link the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay with Pittsburgh and the Ohio River Valley. Construction began at Georgetown in 1828; by 1850 only 184 of the 365 miles were complete. Financial . . . — — Map (db m140078) HM
On North Centre Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling west on North Centre Street.
A log chapel dedicated to St. Mary was built on this site in 1791. The first parishioners were mostly English Catholics from Southern Maryland. A brick church replaced the log building in 1939. Cumberland became a major center of transportation and . . . — — Map (db m134394) HM
On Baltimore Street at Canal Street, on the right when traveling west on Baltimore Street.
Downtown
The Downtown Cumberland Mall is the main shopping and dining district for the city. The brick street is lined with large multi-story commercial buildings, which were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These buildings . . . — — Map (db m139110) HM
On Canal Street just north of West Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north.
Downtown Cumberland
The Flood of March 29, 1924 inflicted almost $5 million worth of destruction in the City of Cumberland. Telephone, telegraph, roads and electric wires were washed away. Though not as bad, another flood occurred on May 12th . . . — — Map (db m139111) HM
Independence Day, July 4th, 1828, would be an important day for Cumberland, Maryland. On that day, far to the east, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad both broke ground. The finish line of these companies' race was the . . . — — Map (db m140083) HM
Near Canal Street, 0.3 miles west of Wineow Street.
Hike and bike from Pittsburgh to the Chesapeake Bay. You are standing on part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. Explore the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, and the Allegheny Highlands on this trail network that includes both land and . . . — — Map (db m140084) HM
The Footer's Dye Works building is the last remaining structure of a sizeable industrial complex that was once the largest cleaning and dyeing establishment in the United States—and one of Cumberland's major employers. The building housed the . . . — — Map (db m140093) HM
This monument was erected in memory of the Irish laborers who died building the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
1828 – 1850 — — Map (db m140190) HM
On Washington Street at Prospect Square, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
On this site originally stood the Headquarters of George Washington, since removed to Riverside Park. He was entertained at David Lynn's house (which later occupied this site) when he came here in 1794 to review the troops during the Whisky . . . — — Map (db m155434) HM
On South Mechanic Street at Baltimore Street, on the left when traveling north on South Mechanic Street.
Owned and managed by Joseph Feldstein, Metro Clothes was established in 1932 and originally located across the street. The business relocated to this site after the 1936 flood. Metro Clothes was a leading outfitter in men’s and boys’ clothing and . . . — — Map (db m176347) HM
On Washington Street at Prospect Square, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
Center Plaque
On October 16, 1794, President George Washington arrived in Cumberland to review about 5,000 troops of the Maryland and Virginia militia gathered here during th Whiskey Rebellion. A few days later, this militia army assembled upon . . . — — Map (db m17456) HM
The First National Bank and Trust Company of Western Maryland was originally chartered as the Cumberland Bank of Alleghany by an act of the 1811 Maryland Legislature and opened for business April 1, 1812. this is the oldest bank in Western . . . — — Map (db m19337) HM
On Baltimore Street at Canal Street, on the left when traveling west on Baltimore Street.
This great water - gap was discovered in 1755 by Lt. Spendelow, a naval officer with the ill - fated Braddock expedition. Cut by the stream now known as Wills Creek, widened by ages of frost and rain, and plunging down over 900 feet from the top of . . . — — Map (db m174246) HM
On North Centre Street, on the right when traveling north.
To all
who visit the
Centre Street Parklet.
Originally known
as "Maze” Parklet,
this public space was
created in 1976.
In 2018,
the storefront from
the Malamphy Tavern
that formerly stood at
the corner of Park and
Williams Street . . . — — Map (db m204088) HM
Near Lake Shore Drive north of Exit 50 (Interstate 68).
Before the park was developed
in 1974, this valley was rich with farmland and timber. Seven
farms worked the soil and grew corn,
winter wheat and rye. Two of the farms raised dairy cows. The Raines family farm had approximately 189 acres and had . . . — — Map (db m99149) HM
The National Road enjoyed a revival from about 1910-1960, with the rising popularity of the automobile. Tourist travel began in earnest when cars became reliable enough for the average person to take a long trip. “Waysiders,” people who catered to . . . — — Map (db m4922) HM
On New Hope Road, 0.2 miles north of Depot Stret, on the right when traveling north.
Bituminous coal had been discovered in what is now Allegany County before the French and Indian War. Although farmers worked small individual diggings prior to the Nineteenth Century, it would not be until about 1820 that coal obtained some degree . . . — — Map (db m96387) HM
On East Main Street west of Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
The National Road has sustained Frostburg
for almost two centuries. As the road was
being surveyed in 1811, Josiah Frost began
laying out lots. Businesses, serving passing
stagecoaches and wagons, soon lined a
developing Main Street.
By . . . — — Map (db m3553) HM
On New Hope Road, 0.2 miles north of Depot Street, on the right.
Established: 1812
Elevation: 1820'
Population: 9,002
County: Allegany
Situated in the headwaters of the Georges Creek basin, Frostburg was settled in the early 1800's and served as a traveler's stop along the newly constructed National . . . — — Map (db m96390) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 40) west of South Water Street, on the left when traveling west.
The National Road has sustained Frostburg for almost two centuries. As the road was being surveyed in 1811, Josiah Frost began laying out lots. Businesses, serving passing stagecoaches and wagons, soon lined a developing Main Street.
By the . . . — — Map (db m199906) HM
Near University Drive north of Stadium Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1976, the library opened as the fourth location for institutional book holdings. In 1990, this building was named as the Lewis J. Ort Library to honor local business man and philanthropist. — — Map (db m134529) HM
The Railroad had reached Frostburg in 1852 and by 1863, the Cumberland and Pennsylvania (C&P) line ran from Cumberland through Mt. Savage to Frostburg and down George's Creek across the Potomac River to Piedmont, West Virginia. This connected the . . . — — Map (db m96386) HM
Near Old Town Road (State Highway 51), on the right when traveling east.
The Paw Paw Tunnel stands as a monument to the ability and daring of 19th century canal builders. By building the mile-long cut through the mountain, including the 3,118-foot tunnel, the canal avoided six miles of river bends and steep, rocky . . . — — Map (db m25098) HM
Walk in the footsteps of the Irish and German laborers who built the Paw Paw Tunnel. Follow a portion of the access road they travelled to get to labor housing and work camps near the vertical shafts on the top of the mountain. Enjoy Potomac . . . — — Map (db m140024) HM
On National Highway (Alternate U.S. 40) 0.4 miles west of Winchester Road (Maryland Route 53), on the left when traveling west.
Toll houses were built along the National Road as a result of a 25 year national debate as to whether or not the federal government should be responsible for funding road improvements. While there was agreement on the idea that those who used the . . . — — Map (db m199902) HM
On National Pike Northeast (Scenic U.S. 40) at Tower Road, on the right when traveling east on National Pike Northeast.
The long, winding ascent of Town Hill reaches a height just beyond that of Sideling Hill, but was much more easily crossed. However, early automobiles were still no match for the steep grades and tight turns along this section of the National . . . — — Map (db m199930) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 36) at Union Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In the middle of the 1920 season, John "Jack" Dunn I signed Grove with the Baltimore Orioles of the International League, a minor league team. Grove led the league in strikeouts during his four seasons with the Orioles, and the team won the league . . . — — Map (db m139849) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 36) at Union Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In 1929, Grove opened "Lefty's Place"—a duckpin and ten-pin bowling alley and pool hall located diagonally from Lefty Grove Memorial Park, on Union Street. He operated the establishment, with help during the baseball season, until 1961. . . . — — Map (db m139842) HM
On East Main Street (Maryland Route 36) at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south on East Main Street.
Named to the National Register of
Historic Places — June 19, 1973
Presented by the Preservation Society
of Allegany County, Inc.
May 1974
— — Map (db m139084) HM
On East Main Street (Maryland Route 36) at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south on East Main Street.
Midway between the towns of Frostburg and Westernport stands the Lonaconing Iron Furnace - a mute reminder of a once important industry in the George's Creek valley.
The George's Creek Coal & Iron Company was founded in 1835. In 1836, an act of . . . — — Map (db m139083) HM
On West Main Street (Maryland Route 36) just south of Pershing Street, on the right when traveling south.
Founded in 1837 by the Georges Creek Coal and Iron Company, Lonaconing has endured its share of disasters. On September 7, 1881, a devastating fire wiped out the entire business district. Although the town rebuilt, the community suffered through . . . — — Map (db m139064) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 36) at Union Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove was born in the Charlestown section of Lonaconing, Md., on March 6, 1900, to John and Emma Catherine (Beeman) Grove. Raised in a coal mining community during times of desperate poverty, young Grove had to abandon his . . . — — Map (db m167364) HM
On East Main Street (Maryland Route 36) just south of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
Bill Turnbull was the original owner of the coal car. The car was removed from the Turnbull mine in 1985.
Second owner of the car was Bob Phillips. The car was then used as a decorative yard item.
In 1987 the car was moved to the . . . — — Map (db m139087) HM
In 1844, the first iron rails made in the United States were produced on this spot by the Mount Savage Iron Works. Erected in 1839, the iron works contributed extensviely to the development of the Mount Savage Community. — — Map (db m5846) HM
Near Mount Savage Road (Maryland Route 36) at New Row Road.
On this site in 1844 were rolled the first iron rails made in the United States. For this technological achievement, the Mount Savage Iron Works was awarded a silver medal by the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
This plaque was dedicated in . . . — — Map (db m114318) HM
On National Highway (U.S. 40) west of Mt. Savage Road NW (Maryland Route 36), on the right when traveling east.
The first iron rails made in the United States were manufactured in 1844 at Mount Savage. Before that time all iron rails were imported from England. — — Map (db m445) HM
On Williams Road Southeast at Brice Hollow Road, on the right when traveling east on Williams Road Southeast.
Robert Twigg was the first Twigg to acquire land in what is now Allegany County, Maryland. In 1768 he purchased this land known as "Sink Hole Bottom". On this site, Austin D. Twigg (1863-1941) ran the Twiggtown General Store and Post Office as . . . — — Map (db m144697) HM
On Green Spring Rd SE, 0.1 miles south of Opessa St.
The basin before you, above Lock 70, provided a landing for canal boats. A general store was built adjoining the original lockhouse. Across the lock a feed store was built. Boatmen could leave the hustle and bustle of Cumberland and tie up here to . . . — — Map (db m140010) HM
The C&O Canal could be shut down by too much water...or too little. This steam pump maintained the water level during periods of drought. Foundation rubble is all that is left of the pump house that was built on this site in the 1870s. The original . . . — — Map (db m204848) HM
On Main Street east of Conduit Street, on the right when traveling east.
This commercial structure was one of several built between 1908-1913 after a fire destroyed the City Hotel. Merchant James F. Strange had the building constructed during his ownership. The building has remained in the Strange Family and in retail . . . — — Map (db m114549) HM
On Main Street near Conduit Street, on the left when traveling north.
The property at 163 Main Street was originally part of a section of land confiscated from British Loyalists. The lot contained the City Hotel which was a well known hostelry. After a fire destroyed the City Hotel, the lot was subdivided and in 1903 . . . — — Map (db m6311) HM
On Conduit Street, on the right when traveling north.
This site owned by Amos Garrett was surveyed as Lot 46 on James Stoddert's 1718 plan of Annapolis. The Lloyd Dulany family lived here from 1761 until 1783. The group of buildings known successively as Mann's Tavern, City Tavern and the City Hotel . . . — — Map (db m6194) HM
On Cornhill Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1771 when Annapolis merchant Charles Wallace laid out plot lines on Cornhill Street, former ship captain Beriah Maybury leased two plots and built this house which he opened as the King's Arms Tavern in 1773. In 1792 he renamed it the Sign of the . . . — — Map (db m6450) HM
2005
Wings and Sails
Annapolis has a stunning array of outdoor sculpture, paintings, murals, and other public artwork. Each of these paintings was commissioned by the Art in Public Places Commission.
"Wings and Sails" is . . . — — Map (db m114800) HM
In the decades before the American Revolution, Annapolis was the customs port for the upper Bay western shore. Ships clearing in and out paid duties and fees to the local naval officer. With good shipyards (including Ship Carpenters Lot north of the . . . — — Map (db m19288) HM
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) west of Westgate Circle, on the left when traveling west.
This image of Anne Catharine Green pays homage to her as the first woman printer/publisher in the country. Appointed by the Maryland Assembly as the Official Printer of the Province, she printed all public documents and currency of the colony. . . . — — Map (db m114789) HM
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) west of Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Annapolis Charter 300, the city wide commemoration in 2008 of the 1708 city charter granted during Queen Anne's reign, was especially rich in inspiring original public art, music and choral work, a ballet suite, films, sculpture, photography, . . . — — Map (db m114546) HM
The maritime industry and the history of Annapolis are closely intertwined. This connection extends beyond downtown to historic Eastport, the neighborhood located across the Spa Creek Bridge. Eastport was developed after the Civil War as Horn Point . . . — — Map (db m114799) HM
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) at Spa Road (Maryland Route 387), in the median on West Street.
Dedicated to the Brown and Leanos families that operated a grocery and restaurant business, respectively at this location since the late 1890's. — — Map (db m6387) HM
On Main Street at Compromise Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In the 1700s, the shore of Annapolis followed approximately along the line of buildings that now front Dock Street, Market Space, and part of Compromise Street—everything closer to the water is built upon fill. Through the next three centuries, . . . — — Map (db m114794) HM
In command of the Central America, home-bound with California Gold seekers, Captain Herndon lost his life in a gallant effort to save ship and lives during a cyclone off Hatteras, September 12, 1857
"Forgetful of self, in his death he . . . — — Map (db m7213) HM
On State Circle at Cornhill Street, on the right when traveling north on State Circle.
The oldest surviving map of Annapolis, drawn by James Stoddert in 1718, shows that the area now occupied by Corhill and Fleet Streets, had been set aside for Governor Francis Nocholson for use as a garden, summer house and vineyard. In 1771 Charles . . . — — Map (db m17689) HM
Near 2nd Street south of Bay Shore Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The brigantine Peggy Stewart, named after the daughter of the owner, Annapolis merchant Anthony Stewart, sailed by here on her return from England on October 14, 1774. Like other Maryland merchants, Stewart had agreed not to import tea in . . . — — Map (db m170220) HM
Robert Fulton launched the first commercially viable steamboat on the Hudson River in 1807, although a Marylander named James Rumsey demonstrated a working steamboat on the Potomac River as early as 1784. Steamboats started running on the Chesapeake . . . — — Map (db m114867) HM
Near 2nd Street near Bay Shore Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
At the turn of the 20th century, eight or more oyster houses surrounded Annapolis City Dock and harbor. Oysters were shucked, packed and shipped all around the country by steamboat and railroad. The market for "Chesapeake white gold" was so . . . — — Map (db m114866) HM
Near Dock Street, 0.1 miles Market Space when traveling east.
Look around the harbor. Imagine what the first colonists saw more than 350 years ago when they first viewed this Chesapeake Bay peninsula: a pristine, abundant natural site with deep, protected harbors that had experienced little human settlement. . . . — — Map (db m19266) HM
On Madison Place at West Street (Maryland Route 450), on the right when traveling south on Madison Place.
Light House Bistro serves the community as a gathering place for patrons from all walks of life. This Artwork by Sally Wern Comport pays tribute to the area's history and the people that make it special. The Presidents Hill neighborhood is named . . . — — Map (db m237501) HM
On Conduit Street near Gorman Street, on the left when traveling south.
Just north of this building, facing Main Street, stood Mann’s Tavern where twelve delegates from five states met in 1786 to discuss commercial problems of the new nation. Their call for another convention in Philadelphia to render the government . . . — — Map (db m130220) HM
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) east of Cathedral Street, on the right when traveling east.
Marion Warren's six photographs capture this historic Annapolis neighborhood in a sleepier time: a lone midshipman slowly trudging through the snow by St. Anne's Church; the official vehicle in front of Farmer's National Bank; men chatting by the . . . — — Map (db m130943) HM
From its earliest history until the 1920s, log canoes, merchant sailing ships, workboats, ferry and steam boats, comprised the majority of vessels in these waters. But after local businessmen developed marinas to accommodate pleasure craft, the . . . — — Map (db m19292) HM
On Market Space at Randall Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Space.
Historic Tavern
Commemorating the role of taverns in the political and social life in our country
Middleton Tavern
Established 1750
Tavern Month, May 1970 — — Map (db m6383) HM
Near State Circle at East Street, on the left when traveling north.
This is the oldest state building in Maryland. It was used by the commissioners for emitting bills of credit from 1730 to 1779; by the Treasurer of the Western Shore from 1779 to 1851; by the Maryland State Treasurer from 1852 to 1903; and has . . . — — Map (db m241674) HM
Near 2nd Street south of Bay Shore Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
"We wasted our inheritance by improvidence and mismanagement and blind confidence."
William K. Brooks, The Oyster, 1891
Vital to Commerce
For over 100 years, oysters were one of the Chesapeake Bay's most valuable commercial . . . — — Map (db m114863) HM
"State sets new record for oyster restoration; 750,000,000 spat placed in rivers that feed the Bay."
The Capital, 2009
Vital to Nature
The native Eastern or American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is a keystone species . . . — — Map (db m114864) HM
On Church Circle at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on Church Circle.
This tablet placed by the
Peggy Stewart Tea Party Chapter
Daughters of
the American Revolution
Annapolis, Maryland
Maryland Day, March 25, 1929 — — Map (db m5428) HM
Near Main Street at Market Space, on the right when traveling west.
Main Street, first named Church Street in 1696, provided a route to and from the busy port at City Dock. The street quickly became a corridor of commercial, political, and professional, and entertainment services for the City of Annapolis and the . . . — — Map (db m114792) HM
On Compromise Street north of Newman Street, on the left when traveling north.
Sally Wern Comport's two dimensional artwork "Shaping a City" on the Newman Park fence celebrates the foundation of our city: the working class, its farmers, its watermen, factory workers, carpenters, other highly skilled tradesmen, and suppliers of . . . — — Map (db m114859) HM
On Pinckney Street, 0 miles north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
One of the oldest surviving houses in Annapolis, Shiplap House served as a store and tavern in the eighteenth century. The house is named for the random-width flush siding (called shiplap) on the rear facade and northeast ell. The building now . . . — — Map (db m17690) HM
On State Circle at Maryland Avenue on State Circle.
1849
The Sons of Temperance buy the vacant corner lot.
1853
Temperance Hall is erected, the present two-story brick building.
1891
A grocery store and a market share the 1st floor.
The Sons of Temperance occupy the 2nd . . . — — Map (db m114554) HM
"There was a wharf where the steamboats came in. Right down at the foot of Prince George Street...The Tolchester boat used to come in and they'd pick up one thing or another, and bring them all up Prince George Street. Cows, horses, whatever they . . . — — Map (db m156878) HM
Sy Mohr's City Dock Harbormaster Collage speaks to the magical landscape that welcomes citizens and visitors alike to the City Dock and the historical City of Annapolis. His work takes us on a trip through time, progressively moving from the past in . . . — — Map (db m114802) HM
On West Street (Maryland Route 450) east of Park Place, on the right when traveling west.
The first important work on water sanitation, that of Edwin Chadwick in 1842, finally seemed to have caught local attention in the 1850s when the City Council passed the first ordinances governing disposal of human remains. A decade later, large . . . — — Map (db m114561) HM
During the second half of the 18th century, shoemaker Allen Quynn owned or leased a large portion of both sides of the first block of West Street. At one time this building was Quynn's home, but in 1767 Quynn leased the house to watchmaker William . . . — — Map (db m75681) HM
On Charles Street, on the left when traveling south.
The 1718 Stoddert survey map indicates William Bladen as the first recorded owner of lot 42. Charles Carroll purchased the property in 1725 and may have been responsible for the construction of the original side hall, double parlor plan when he and . . . — — Map (db m75719) HM
On Market Space south of Fleet Street, on the right when traveling north.
The current Market House is the third to be built on this site. In 1784, Nicholas Carroll, Jacob Hurst, Charles Wallace, Joseph Williams, Thomas Harwood, John Davidson, James MacKubin and James Williams, all prominent businessmen, donated the land . . . — — Map (db m114795) HM
On Main Street at Church Circle, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In 1712, Philemon Lloyd of a prominent family of the Maryland Eastern Shore, had a lot surveyed for him which was to be used by the drummer of the town. The drummer, an alternative to the town crier, was unique in Maryland. His duties were to convey . . . — — Map (db m5422) HM
On State Circle, on the left when traveling north.
The Old Treasury Building was built by Patrick Creagh in 1735-36 for the Commissioners for Emitting Bills of Credit who issued the first paper money of the colony. Known in the colonial period as the Paper Currency Office, and the Loan Office, . . . — — Map (db m126271) HM
On State Circle at East Street, on the left when traveling north on State Circle.
The Old Treasury
The Old Treasury was built between 1735 and 1737 as the office for the Commissioners for Emitting Bills of Credit. The Commissioners were responsible for lending Maryland's newly-authorized paper currency to the colonists. . . . — — Map (db m157077) HM
On Charles Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built about 1680 The dwelling house of Mr. Jonas Green Printer to this province 1738 - 1767 Printer and publisher of the Maryland Gazette, 1745 - 1767 Flag Day, June 14, 1932 — — Map (db m75718) HM
On U.S. Naval Academy Bridge (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles east of Badger Road, on the left when traveling east.
A bridge has served this area since 1836 when a timber trestle bridge with a swing span was built across the Severn River. It was replaced with a concrete and steel low-level drawbridge in 1924. After more than 70 years it became necessary to . . . — — Map (db m22547) HM
"...two Ferry boats were procured...we made the mouth of the Severn River but the ignorance of the People on board, with respect to the navigation of it run us aground first on Greenbury Point from whence with much exertion and difficulty we got . . . — — Map (db m19289) HM
On Calvert Street at Bladen Street (Maryland Route 70), on the left when traveling north on Calvert Street.
This brick was recovered from the west wall at the Tru Fit Clothing Company fire on February 16, 1955. Six firefighters from Baltimore City Fire Department were killed at that scene.
May they rest in peace. — — Map (db m157074) HM
More than a dozen oyster houses ringed the waterfront by the 1870s, some built out into the harbor on pilings. Throughout the winter, local watermen harvested shellfish from the Bay and sold their catch to the packing houses. Shuckers, many of whom . . . — — Map (db m19291) HM
On Smithville Street, 0.1 miles east of South Villa Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
A devoted community advocate, Bates believed that education and enterprise were the keys to African American advancement. He assisted others in starting businesses, founded the Bates Kindergarten, and lobbied for the reconstruction of the Stanton . . . — — Map (db m157086) HM
Near Bay Shore Avenue east of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Over the past 400 years, distinctive types of boats were developed for seafood harvesting and shipping on the Bay.
Native Americans made the first dugout canoe from a hollowed-out log. The earliest English boat builders, called . . . — — Map (db m114883) HM
Near Bay Shore Avenue east of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Herbert Edgar Sadler was born to a waterman's family in 1902. He began learning the trade at the age of 12, earning a penny for each fish he cleaned for a local seafood vendor. His experience led to a life's work on the water.
Cap'n Sadler . . . — — Map (db m170219) HM
Near Bay Shore Avenue east of 2nd Street, on the right.
Little HES is a classic example of a Chesapeake Bay "deadrise", built for fishing and crabbing in the summer and oystering in the winter. The term "deadrise" refers to the underwater shape of a hull. Little HES has a sharp vee-entry . . . — — Map (db m170218) HM
On Severn Avenue at First Street, on the right when traveling east on Severn Avenue.
This is the oldest house in Eastport. For nearly 100 years it belonged to the Williams family.
Jonas and Louisa Williams and their eight children moved here in 1876. They used the first floor as a grocery store, selling homemade sauerkraut . . . — — Map (db m114880) HM
Near Bay Shore Avenue east of 2nd Street, on the right.
Methods of harvesting oysters and crabs on the Chesapeake Bay have changed very little over the years.
The internal combustion engine, invented at the end of the 19th century, eventually displaced sails on workboats. The addition of . . . — — Map (db m114885) HM
1600's
Captain John Smith and the Jamestown Expedition wrote:
Oysters "lay on the ground as thick as stones."
1700's
Chesapeake traveler Francis Louis Michel wrote:
"The abundance of oysters is incredible."
1870-1890 . . . — — Map (db m114862) HM
Near Bay Shore Avenue east of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Lydia D is a replica model of a skipjack which made its appearance on the Chesapeake Bay in the late 1800s. The skipjack, with its shallow draft and centerboard, was used primarily to dredge for oysters. The skipjack design was so popular . . . — — Map (db m114873) HM
[First Panel]:]
About the Seabees
Born in the early days of World War II when the nation was in dire peril, their mission was to build bases for the combat forces, to defend those bases, and to provide other support of whatever . . . — — Map (db m9620) HM
On Defense Highway (Maryland Route 450) 0.6 miles west of Housley Road, on the right when traveling west.
Chartered in 1865 by the Maryland General Assembly after a fire at the State House in 1863. Waterworks began operation in 1866, designed by noted civil engineer William Rich Hutton, who had recently completed Washington Aqueduct. Innovative concrete . . . — — Map (db m51852) HM
A New England native, sailor Arnie Gay steered into the Annapolis harbor on the wooden schooner Delilah in the late 1940s with $7.00 in his pocket and an enthusiasm to bring a sailing empire to the City’s neglected and abandoned waterfront. He . . . — — Map (db m114878) HM
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