The Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland)

Summary

The Wilderness, or High Banks, is a historic home at Matthews, Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It overlooks the Choptank River and was constructed in two periods. The smaller 2+12-story, four-bay-long brick structure is attributed to the 1780-90 period, and the larger portion is in Flemish bond brick and dates to around 1815. Also on the property are two early outbuildings, a smokehouse, and dairy. It was the home of Daniel Martin, the 20th Governor of Maryland.[2]

The Wilderness
The Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland) is located in Maryland
The Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland)
The Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland) is located in the United States
The Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland)
LocationIsland Creek Road, Trappe, Maryland
Coordinates38°38′22″N 76°8′12″W / 38.63944°N 76.13667°W / 38.63944; -76.13667
Area65 acres (26 ha)
Built1785 (1785)
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.74000971[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 25, 1974

The Wilderness was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Michael Bourne (April 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: The Wilderness" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved 2016-03-01.

External links edit

  • The Wilderness, Talbot County, including photo from 1971, at Maryland Historical Trust