124 E Main St

The first original log structure on East 1/2 Lot #4 was the Frederick Fox House circa 1783. Hannah Kretzer lived in this house right before the Civil War and died in 1860. The Rohrer family lived here during the Civil War and until 1901. The additions to the house were added around 1880. The Frederick Fox House is only ten miles from the MARC train, an hour and a half away from three major airports and 77 miles Northwest from our Nation's Capital. While restoring this lovely home many artifacts were discovered such as, antique bottles, pieces of china, marbles, bullets, a hairpin, belt buckle, and a bayonet. Well-loved, restored, charming home. MUCH larger than it appears! Both front doors lead to the same house inside. Spacious yard with parking & stream. Wide plank, original floors, 2 cozy fireplaces, and a balcony off of master bedroom give this property a special feel. Minutes from Antietam National Battlefield. and ice cream, bakery, and convenience stores If you love history, then you'll love The Frederick Fox House with all of it's historical charm and details. Neighborhood Description In 1763, on land called Joeââ?¬â?¢s Lott, Joseph Chapline laid out what was to be the first town in Washington County. He named it Sharps Burgh, in honor of his friend Governor Horatio Sharpe. He chose that site for the town, he noted, because of the ââ?¬Å?great springââ?¬Â? of water located there