Cambridge in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Meredith House

c. 1760

Photographed By F. Robby, November 4, 2007

1. Meredith House Marker

Inscription. Once a focal point of a large farm as LaGrange, Meredith House is is one of the few remaining Georgian houses in Cambridge. Purchased by the Dorchester County Historical Society in 1959, the house is furnished with antiques reflecting the heritage of Dorchester County.

Erected 2006 by John Waller Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 38° 34.016′ N, 76° 3.585′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker is at the intersection of Greenway Drive and Abacco Lane, on the right when traveling east on Greenway Drive. Marker is about 100 feet east of the intersection along Greenway Drive, attached to the house. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MD 21613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Meredith House (a few steps from this marker); Smokehouse / Strong House; Helen C. Barber Herb Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Neild Museum (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Goldsborough Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Annie Oakley Lived Down The Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Robbins Heritage Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Turning Numbers into Names… (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shoal Creek (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Also see . . . Dorchester County Historical Society. (Submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.)

Meredith House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, November 4, 2007

2. Meredith House

The Meredith House is home of the Dorchester County Historical Society. The society's website has additional pictures of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.