Rumsey Mansion
N 39° 24.283 W 076° 21.764
18S E 382671 N 4362576
Rumsey Mansion historical marker in Joppa Town, Harford County, MD
Waymark Code: WME818
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2012
Views: 9
RUMSEY MANSION
The Colonial home of Benjamin Rumsey, influential landowner and member of the first American Continental Congress. Erected in 1720-24 with bricks imported from England, it remains an outstanding example of Colonial Georgean architecture.
County (required): Harford County
Location (required): Court and Old Church, on Rumsey Island, Joppa Town
More info about the site/marker (optional):
This marker is slightly narrower than most of the other Maryland Historical Markers in Harford County. It is in almost-new condition.
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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