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Market Master's House:
Built by Christopher Lowndes of Bostick around 1765 on a lot overlooking the adjoining market space, the Market Master's House is a unique example of a stone building in the area. It was used for a time as a post office and store and is one of four surviving pre-Revolutionary buildings in the town of Bladensburg.
Ross House Site:
The Ross House was built around 1749 and was the home of Dr. David Ross, Jr. in 1814. After the Battle of Bladensburg it served as a hospital for both American and British wounded. It is believed Commodore Joshua Barney was treated at the Ross House after initial attention at the Spring House at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. At least 18 wounded British were treated here including Lt. Col. William Wood and Col. William Thorton, Jr. |