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We?ve included here a brief history of Buckeystown, MD.

A Brief History of Buckeystown, Maryland

The Catoctin Inn, Buckeystown, Maryland

"The back section of this imposing brick house, was the original home of George Buckey, who established a tannery at the spring, down the hill from his residence around 1775. George's brother, John was the tavern owner across the road and the town was named for these two industrious brothers.

George Buckey died in 1823, and his son, Daniel Buckey sold the property to Daniel Baker in 1832. This began a legacy that was to influence the village, as much, or even more than the arrival of the Buckey brothers. According to a family history written by Carrie H. Thomas, "The Buckey brick house, the oldest in town, to which Daniel had brought his bride, had long since become inadequate. As built in 1790, the house was one and a half stories. In the 1850's the roof as raised, the back building enlarged and the entire house remodeled. In the north sitting room the family life was led. He believed in taking his children into his confidence." Daniel and Kitty?s eldest son, William G. Baker, moved into the family home with his wife, Susan Jones, and the elder Bakers moved to the southern end of town.

In 1888, "Billy" Baker became the head of the lime and stone business after his father?s death. The property finally left the Baker family after 123 years when Ella King Prime purchased it in 1955. There have been several owners since then, Erwin and Lydia Markgraf are remembered for the antique shop they operated in the restored carriage house. They purchased the house and 3.77 acres in 1978. The open porches on the back section of the house were enclosed by the Markgraf?s. The center hall is gracious with parlors on either side. The porch was extended around the south side of the house around 1990.