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Paca House ( CE-111 ; circa 1750 ): John Paca, the brother of Governor William Paca a signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived in Charlestown during the mid-1700s.

The “ Paca House ” was sold in 1753 to Edward Mitchell, a Charlestown Commissioner.

In 1770, the structure was described as a 20 ’ by 30 ’ frame dwelling.

It is located at 315 Market Street.

The west wing gambrel roof stone wing was added in the late 1700s and connects the original building to the addition.