Waverly - Marriottsvile MD
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 18.639 W 076° 53.706
18S E 336614 N 4352962
Waverly is primarily significant for its association with General John Eager Howard, Governor of Maryland from 1788-1791.
Waymark Code: WM14MEQ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2021
Views: 3
National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form
Waverly is primarily significant for its association with General John Eager Howard, Governor of Maryland from 1788-1791. The property was one of many owned by General Howard, although it is not believed that he actually lived here. General Howard deeded the property to his son George Howard on his marriage in 1811 to Prudence Gough Ridgely of "Hampton" in Baltimore County. George Howard, who led an active political life, including serving as Governor of Maryland from 1831-1833, as well as that of gentleman farmer, is believed to have been the one most likely to have built the house. The estate under the ownership of Governor Howard evidently prospered for the size of his property increased measurably between 1820 and 1846, the year of his death. Following his death, the property was divided and sold.
Street address: 2335 Waverly Mansion Drive Marriottsville, MD United States 21104
County / Borough / Parish: Howard County
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1800-1824
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Domestic
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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