What does the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore think about the claim that he called Maryland his home?

Answer 1

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts;

lived with his foster family in Richmond, Virginia,

then went to Irvine, Scotland

then to Chelsea, England

then Stoke Newington, England

then back to Richmond;

then to Charlottesville while at the University of Virginia

then Court House Tavern in Richmond

then to Baltimore

then to Boston

then to Fort Independence also in Boston

then to Fort Moultrie, Charleston, South Carolina

then to Fort Monroe, Sullivan's Island, South

then back to Baltimore, MD

then to West Point

then to New York

then to Baltimore again

then to New York again

then Philadelphia, PA

then New York again

then Fordham, New York, which is where he lived when his wife died and was his last residence.

He lived in many places but he was born in Boston and died in Baltimore.

Answer 2

According to the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, Poe's home was in Virginia with his adoptive family

Answer 3

Edgar Allan Poe thought of himself as a Richmonder, a true southern gentleman; therefore he considered Virginia his home This is not surprising since he grew up mostly in Virginia and worked there as well for some time.

Virginia
Boston, massachsetts

Answer 4

The earliest surviving home in which Poe lived is in Baltimore, preserved as the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum. It is located at located at 203 North Amity St. in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Edgar Allan Poe Museum is a different museum located in Richmond, Virginia - although Poe never lived there; he did live in Richmond from 1810 when he was taken in by the Allan family (after he was orphaned) until around 1827 when he enlisted in the Army. No childhood home of Poe is still standing, including the Allan family's Moldavia estate.

Answer 5

The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore recognizes Poe's strong ties to the city, where he lived for a significant portion of his life and where he is buried. While Poe did spend time in various places, including Maryland, Virginia, and New York, his association with Baltimore is significant and he is considered an important figure in the city's literary history.

Answer 6

Edgar Allen Poe is deceased, therefore, he does not have a place of residence. However, Edgar Allen Poe did reside on North Amity St. in Baltimore, Maryland.

Answer 7

According to the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, Poe's home was in Virginia with his adoptive family

Answer 8

richmond, Virginia