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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM232R_knettishall-a-war-memorial_Towson-MD.html
This community of 365 homes is named after a quaint town in England, its streets after surrounding villages, in recognition of the villagers' kindness to the 388th Bomb Group, USAAF, during World War II.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XPP_thoroughbreds-at-hampton_Towson-MD.html
Some of the finest Thoroughbred horses in the country lived in the stable to your left. Horses with names such as "Grey Medely," "Post Boy" and "Turkahoe" enhanced the reputation and purses of their owners. As founding members of the Baltimore Joc…
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This land was once part of one of the largest estates in Maryland—-and one of the most impressive. The Ridgley family owned Hampton Plantation for more than 200 years, and their home and many farm buildings have changed little since the mid-…
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These two stone buildings, which replaced earlier log structures, housed slaves before the Civil War. After the abolition of slavery, they provided quarters for plantation and farm workers
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This gated cemetery, where generations of Ridgleys are buried, is still in use by the family. Feel free to enter and walk among the tombstones and monuments, but show proper respect. Notice the family vault at center, the names and inscriptions on…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KEX_wartime-support_Towson-MD.html
Northampton Iron Furnace, operating from 1761 to about 1830 approximately a mile north of here, played a significant role in the War of 1812. Part of the prosperous Hampton estate, the foundry's workforce was made up primarily of enslaved African-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HRN_the-view-from-below_Towson-MD.html
From this part of the farm, you have an ideal view of the Ridgely mansion. The imposing structure on the hill would have inspired different emotions among the various people on the estate.
The Ridgelys owned many farms, scattered across thousands…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HRM_a-slave-village_Towson-MD.html
To our eyes, the stone facades and decorative woodwork that adorn these buildings seem at odds with their use as slave quarters. But the entire farm site—based on a popular European architectural concept called ferme ornee (ornamental farm)&…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HOC_the-lower-house_Towson-MD.html
This building, historically referred to as the "Lower House" by the Ridgely family, served a variety of purposes. Originally, Hampton's first master, Captain Charles Ridgely, lived in this house before the mansion was completed. In the 19th centur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HO0_behind-the-big-house_Towson-MD.html
At Hampton's height, hundreds of workers labored to make this a self-sufficient and profitable estate. Slaves and servants who worked in the mansion carried out their daily chores in this yard and also had living quarters in this area (see octagon…