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]
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| Location | 16311 Kendle Road, near Williamsport, Maryland |
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| Coordinates | 39°35′10″N 77°48′06″W / 39.58611°N 77.80167°W |
| Area | 6 acres (2.4 ha) |
| Built | 1855 |
| NRHP reference No. | 12001085[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 26, 2012 |
The estate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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