Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pemberton Hall
Photographed by Nate Davidson, October 5, 2014
1. Pemberton Hall Marker
Pemberton Hall is gambrel-roofed, three room plan house built in 1741. It is distinguished by Flemish bond brickwork with glazed header patterning, plastered cove cornices and extensive original mid-eighteenth century interior woodwork and detail.
The construction of Pemberton Hall was accomplished by Isaac Handy (1706-1762) and his wife Anne on land purchased from Joseph Pemberton in 1726. In addition to being a sizable landowner and merchant planter, Isaac Handy served as a Justice of the Peace and colonel in the Maryland militia as well as a member of the provincial assembly. Handy family ownership continued until 1835.
The cast end kitchen wing, constructed circa 1785, has been reconstructed on its original location.
Pemberton Hall is owned and a detailed restoration is being accomplished by The Pemberton Hall Foundation based on extensive documentary, architectural, and archeological research. Interior furnishings are based on three eighteenth century probate inventories for Pemberton Hall.
Pemberton Hall is open to the public for tours or by appointment. Membership in the non-profit Foundation is invited.
Erected by The Pemberton Hall Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 20.85′ N, 75° 38.667′ W. Marker was in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. It could be reached from Plantation Lane. Located within the grounds of Pemberton Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was on the Eastern Shore. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Pemberton Hall (a few steps from this marker); Henry Handy (a few steps from this marker); A Show of Wealth (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Peculiar Institution" at Pemberton Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); A Drop to Drink (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Pemberton Historical Park (about 400 feet away); Nature's Pasture (about 400 feet away); Plantation Barnyard (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Photographed by Nate Davidson, October 5, 2014
2. Pemberton Hall
Marker located under the tree on the right.
Photographed by Nate Davidson, October 5, 2014
3. Capt. Robert Handy Gravestone on property near house.
Capt. Robert Handy
Departed this Life
the 16th Day of September
Anno Dom: 1763
In the 39th Year of his Age.
He was an affectionate Husband,
Tender Father,
and an obliging Good Neighbour.
This Monument,
is Erected to his Memory by his
Loving
and Affectionate Widow,
Ann Handy.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
