Rodgers House - Havre de Grace, MD - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The plaque reads, "Rodgers House miraculously survived the 1813 burning of Havre de Grace. Dating from 1788, this is the town's oldest documented structure.

John and Elizabeth Rodgers, parents of U.S. Naval hero John Rodgers, operated a tavern here. They also owned the Rodgers Tavern in Perryville, along with a ferry business connecting the two.

"The enemy set fire three times to Mrs. Ro(d)gers' house...but it fortunately each time was extinguished, though they defaced and mutilated much..."
Rev. James Jones Wilmer, 1813

Naval Dynasty
Commodore John Rodgers is credited with firing the first shot of the war June 23, 1812. His son, John Rodgers, born at the family home, Sion Hill, commanded ironclads in the Civil War. In all, the Rodgers family includes four generations of naval officers."

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1788 Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Manor Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Only structure not destroyed by British in town in the war of 1812. Main Material of Construction: Brick Private/Public Access: Private Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency) Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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