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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEV_jennie-whiteoak-house_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
This home is recognized for having the "Dunnage" or scrap wood that was removed from passing ships and used as siding. Also called the Reeves House as Pop Reeve's lived here from 1951 to 1985. A complete restoration in the early 1990's brought thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEU_mcreynolds-woods-house_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
This home was occupied by several notable people over the years. The bridge tender for the long bridge, Mr. Hevelow, used the railing from the bridge to fence in the yard. Capt. Ed Sheridan operated the ferry which would transverse the canal, unti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMES_world-war-ii-monument_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
In grateful tribute to the men and women of the Second district who served in World War IIGlory to them that died in this great causeBasalyga, Walter · Bailey, Harry · Cahall, William K. · Fithian, Albert · Gilbert, Rob…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEQ_gassaway-house_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
The original lease for this property dated October 4, 1856 given to Henry Robinson. Robert & Evelyn Gassaway resided in and owned the property in the 1970's. Mr. Gassaway became the first African American mayor elected to that office by 80 percent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEP_kinter-metz-house_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
Thomas Conrey probably had this house built around 1854 with lumber from his mill. In 1876 it came into the possession of Jacob Metz and his wife, Sarah. Mr. Metz was a blacksmith with a business on the corner of Front Street and William Street. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEN_shipwatch-inn_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
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 restor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEL_cropper-house_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
Over the years this building has served many purposes. Originally the building was the home of captain Kendall Cropper in 1833 who, along with his three brothers, were instrumental in founding the town. Dr. Thomas Conrey was another early owner of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM674_st-augustine-school_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
Still visible close by is the 20-foot square pre-1850 stone foundation for an historic school house. Rebuilt in 1880 at a cost of $488, this one room school was typical of those found in rural 19th century Cecil County. The Maryland State Teachers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4RB_bohemia-mannor_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
Granted 1662 as 4000 acres in the "farr remote, then unknown wilderness" to Augustine Herman, native of Bohemia, for "making a mapp of this province" regranted 1663 as 6000 acres erected a manor in 1676.
Not open to the public.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCI_labadie-tract_Chesapeake-City-MD.html
Obtained in 1684 from Augustine Herman by the religious sect called Labadists. Here they led an austere form of communistic life but disintegrated about 1698.