Centreville in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wright's Chance
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 24, 2019
1. Wright's Chance Marker
Inscription.
Wright's Chance was moved to this location in 1964 from its original site 6 miles east of town. Unlike the large brick plantation houses that have better survived, this type of frame structure was much more common during the Colonial period. The house dates to the mid- to late-18th century and is one room deep and two rooms wide, with a central passageway. Living space in the upper story was expanded by the use of a gambrel roof. The beautiful interior wood paneling and large fireplaces mark the house as belonging to a gentleman of means. Wrights Chance is owned by the Queen Anne's County Historical Society.
Wright's Chance was moved to this location in 1964 from its original site 6 miles east of town. Unlike the large brick plantation houses that have better survived, this type of frame structure was much more common during the Colonial period. The house dates to the mid- to late-18th century and is one room deep and two rooms wide, with a central passageway. Living space in the upper story was expanded by the use of a gambrel roof. The beautiful interior wood paneling and large fireplaces mark the house as belonging to a gentleman of means. Wrights Chance is owned by the Queen Anne's County Historical Society.
Erected by Historic Sites Consortium of Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 39° 2.624′ N, 76° 3.94′ W. Marker is in Centreville, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. Marker is on South Commerce Street (Maryland Route 213) just south of Ruthsburg Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 South Commerce Street, Centreville MD 21617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Centrally Located (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Wright’s Chance (a
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 24, 2019
2. Wright's Chance Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
