Patrick Creagh House facts for kids

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Patrick Creagh House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Patrick Creagh House, July 2009
Location in Maryland Show map of Maryland Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	160 Prince George St., Annapolis, Maryland
Area	0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built	1741 (1741)
Built by	Creagh, Patrick
NRHP reference No.	73000889
Added to NRHP	January 29, 1973

The Patrick Creagh House is a historic house located at 160 Prince George Street in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This old house has a rich history and tells many stories from the past.

The Patrick Creagh House

What the House Looks Like

The Patrick Creagh House is a brick building. It has one and a half stories. The roof is very steep and has a special shape called a gambrel roof. This design makes the house look unique.

A Long History

The house was first built a long time ago. Construction started around 1735 and finished by 1747. A skilled local builder named Patrick Creagh built it. Later, in the late 1700s or early 1800s, the house was made bigger.

Important Owners

In the early 1800s, an important change happened. A free African-American man named John Smith bought the house. His wife, Aunt Lucy, was famous in Annapolis. She ran a popular bakery called Aunt Lucy's Bakeshop. It was located nearby, at the corner of Main and Greene Streets.

A Mark from the Civil War

The house even shows signs of the American Civil War. Some of its walls have marks. These marks are from gunfire that happened during the war. It's a reminder of the conflicts that once took place in the area.

A National Treasure

The Patrick Creagh House is very important. On January 29, 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as a special place in American history. It is protected so future generations can learn from it.