Cheswolde in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carroll Hunting Lodge
This stone house, commonly known as the “Carroll Hunting Lodge,” is one of the oldest in the Mount Washington area, dating from about 1790. It stands on what was once a vast tract owned by Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Carroll was on the four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence, a member of the General Assembly, a United States Senator, and a very wealthy landowner.
Years later, in the mid-nineteenth century, the property formed a part of a light industrial complex of snuff and tobacco mills along the Western Run.
The great flood of 1868 caused much damage to the mill property, and this imposing structure is the one surviving building. It is an excellent example of Maryland eighteenth architecture in its symmetry and simplicity; the roughness and heaviness of its construction suggest how remote this area was, at the time, from the sophistication of Baltimore City.
Erected by The GWFC Woman’s Club of Mt. Washington, Sponsor; William Donald Schaefer, Mayor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 39° 21.9′ N, 76° 40.428′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Cheswolde. Marker is on Greenspring Avenue north of Pimlico Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5900 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore MD 21209, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Boy Scout Armory (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named First Boy Scout Armory (approx. half a mile away); Eric Waller Mt. Washington Community Vegetable Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mt. Washington Apiary (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hurricane David (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Rita Genecin Garden (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dawn Redwood (approx. 0.9 miles away); Pond and Bog Garden (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
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