Elmwood (Williamsport, Maryland)

Summary

Elmwood is a historic 19th century estate at 16311 Kendle Road, northeast of Williamsport in Washington County, Maryland. The elegant Greek Revival estate house was built in 1855 by James Downey, a canal merchant. The 6-acre (2.4 ha) remnant of Downey's estate includes a 19th-century barn, milking barn, and hog barn.[2]

Elmwood
Elmwood (Williamsport, Maryland) is located in Maryland
Elmwood (Williamsport, Maryland)
Elmwood (Williamsport, Maryland) is located in the United States
Elmwood (Williamsport, Maryland)
Location16311 Kendle Road, near Williamsport, Maryland
Coordinates39°35′10″N 77°48′06″W / 39.58611°N 77.80167°W / 39.58611; -77.80167
Area6 acres (2.4 ha)
Built1855
NRHP reference No.12001085[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 26, 2012

The estate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1]

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References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/26/12 through 12/28/12. National Park Service. 2013-01-04.
  2. ^ Paula S. Reed and Edie Wallace (October 2011). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Elmwood" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved 2016-01-01.

External links edit

  • Elmwood, Washington County, including undated photo, at Maryland Historical Trust