2101 Shuresville Road - Darlington Historic District - Darlington, MD
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One of several homes that are contributing properties for the Darlington Historic District in Darlington, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14W01
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2021
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Taken from the NRHP nomination form, "2101 Shuresville Road (HA-80), before 1858, possibly c. 1820;
c.1900
Two-story frame vernacular structure, 7 bays wide, two deep;
original (southern) three bay center hall section was doubled in
size c. 1900, for use as a store. There is a massive brick
interior chimney in southern section. To the rear is a mid 19th
century, two-story gable roof meathouse/dairy of stone and frame
construction. There is a building shown at this location on the
1858 Jennings & Merrick Map of Darlington, labelled simply
"P.O."; the 1878 map labels the building "J.R. Ely"; Ely was the
village postmaster and also ran a store. Early (1813-1829) deeds
refer to a tavern, house, and a stable on the site.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Darlington Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
2101 Shuresville Road
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
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