Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The "Peculiar Institution" at Pemberton Plantation
Pemberton Plantation Historic Trail
Photographed By Nate Davidson, January 18, 2011
1. The "Peculiar Institution" at Pemberton Plantation Marker
Inscription.
The "Peculiar Institution" at Pemberton Plantation. Pemberton Plantation Historic Trail. Like most 18th-century plantations in the Chesapeake region, Pemberton Hall Plantation depended on slave labor. Between 1700 and 1740, some 54,000 slaves were brought to the Chesapeake region. When Isaac Handy died in 1762, records show that he owned 16 slaves. Their "quarter," or place where they gathered, socialized, and ate, was a sawn log building measuring 14x16 feet, to the east of Pemberton Hall.
Picture Caption , Laborers on the plantation would have used simple tools, likely made on the premises. A hollow log mortar and pestle was used to grind dried corn for hominy.
Like most 18th-century plantations in the Chesapeake region, Pemberton Hall Plantation depended on slave labor. Between 1700 and 1740, some 54,000 slaves were brought to the Chesapeake region. When Isaac Handy died in 1762, records show that he owned 16 slaves. Their "quarter," or place where they gathered, socialized, and ate, was a sawn log building measuring 14x16 feet, to the east of Pemberton Hall.
Picture Caption Laborers on the plantation would have used simple tools, likely made on the premises. A hollow log mortar and pestle was used to grind dried corn for hominy.
Erected by Wicomico County Parks & Tourism, Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 38° 20.85′ N, 75° 38.617′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker can be reached from Pemberton Historic Park Road, 0.4 miles Pemberton Drive. Marker located within Pemberton Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Pemberton Historical Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Plantation Barnyard (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
