Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Poplar Hill Mansion

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

1. Poplar Hill Mansion Marker

Inscription. "Poplar Hill Mansion" (traditional name thought to be of nineteenth century origin) was built ca 1805. It was accepted for the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1971. The property was purchased by the State of Maryland in 1974 and subsequently restored by Wicomico County. The City of Salisbury now owns and maintains Poplar Hill Mansion.

Erected by The Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion and Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1692.

Location. 38° 22.28′ N, 75° 35.735′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker is at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Poplar Hill Ave., on the right when traveling west on Elizabeth Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Newtown Historic District (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Parsons Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Wicomico Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Newtown Historic District

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Wye Oak Seedling (approx. half a mile away); The General Humphreys Cannon (approx. half a mile away); Historic Byrd Tavern (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.

Also see . . . Poplar Hill Mansion web site. (Submitted on November 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

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Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

2. Poplar Hill Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,685 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.