Accokeek in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Marshall Hall
Marshall Hall, patented as “Mistake” in 1728 by Thomas Marshall, was the estate of the Marshall family from sometime after 1728 until 1857. Thomas Marshall (1694-1759), the first owner, is buried in the family cemetery on the property.
Marshall Hall is the westernmost end of Piscataway Park, established under federal legislation to preserve those lands which provide the principal overview from the Mount Vernon estate across the Potomac River and historic Fort Washington to the north.
The mansion house dates from the earliest period. Erected as a one and one-half story brick house and enlarged c. 1760, Marshall Hall is a good example of early eighteenth century Maryland colonial architecture. Prior to the destruction of a large portion of the mansion by fire in October 1981, its features were recorded in the Maryland Historical Trust (1971) and the National Park Service (1981). The small brick outbuilding behind the mansion probably also dates from the earliest period.
Illustration captions:
Marshall Hall, c.1890 - Rearview, the view you are facing
Front of mansion house, facing river
First floor plan
[Entrance to the Marshall Hall Amusement Park (photo, circa 1900)]
Erected by U.S. Dept. of the Interior: National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1981.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 41.052′ N, 77° 5.89′ W. Marker was in Accokeek, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker was on Marshall Hall Driveway east of Marshall Hall Rd. (Maryland Route 227), on the left when traveling north. Marker is off the driveway, half-way between its split from Marshall Hall Road (MD-227) and the remains of the Marshall Hall mansion house to the north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Accokeek MD 20607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Piscataway Park (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Marshall Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); First People of the Potomac (approx. 0.6 miles away); George Washington's Fisheries (approx. 1˝ miles away in Virginia); Batteau Construction Project (approx. 1˝ miles away in Virginia); Batteau Design (approx. 1˝ miles away in Virginia); Punt (approx. 1˝ miles away in Virginia); Sundries Field (approx. 1˝ miles away in Virginia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Accokeek.
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Also see . . .
1. Marshall Hall. NPS Piscataway Park Maryland website entry (Submitted on June 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Marshall Family. The Marshall House website entry (Submitted on June 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Arson, 1980; plantations; President John Hanson; slavery; Whites-only amusement parks.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on January 7, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.