Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hampton: An American Story

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 16, 2021

1. Hampton: An American Story Marker

Inscription. 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-19th century. This property weathered the growing pains of the nation from colonial times through World War II. Here you can experience American history through the architecture, original objects, and stories of those who lived and worked on this site.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 25.257′ N, 76° 35.213′ W. Marker is in Towson, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Hampton Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Towson MD 21286, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lower House (within shouting distance of this marker); The View from Below (within shouting distance of this marker); Corn Culture (within shouting distance of this marker); Quarters #2 & 3 (within shouting distance of this marker); A Slave Village (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cream of Hampton

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thoroughbreds at Hampton (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hampton: An American Story (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Towson.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 16, 2021

2. Hampton: An American Story Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.