Mitchell House

Built in 1769 as the home of Dr. Abraham Mitchell, noted physician. During the Revolutionary War he converted the house into a hospital for the use of wounded soldiers of the Continental Army. General Lafayette was a friend of the Mitchell family and visited here.

Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Maryland Route 7) and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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