The Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland)

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The Wilderness
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LocationIsland Creek Road, Trappe, Maryland
Coordinates 38°38′22″N76°8′12″W / 38.63944°N 76.13667°W / 38.63944; -76.13667 Coordinates: 38°38′22″N76°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, 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 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "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.