Andrew Ellicott

Andrew Ellicott was an American surveyor and mathematician in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He played a key role in mapping and establishing important boundaries in the United States, including the borders of states like Maryland and Pennsylvania. Ellicott helped survey the boundary between the U.S. and Spanish Florida and was involved in designing the city plan for Washington, D.C. His work required precise measurement, mathematical skill, and careful planning to create accurate maps and boundaries essential for the nation’s development.