Jericho Farm (Kingsville, Maryland) Explained

Jericho Farm
Location:12230 Jericho Road, Kingsville, Maryland, U.S.
Coordinates:39.4564°N -76.3881°W
Built:1780
Added:September 7, 1984
Refnum:84001352

Jericho Farm is a historic home located near Kingsville, Baltimore County, Maryland, near historic Jerusalem Mill Village. It is a large -story gable-roofed stone 25 by 30-foot dwelling house.[1]

The house was constructed in two periods: the original dwelling, built circa 1771 consisting of a 2+1⁄2-story, side-passage, double pile house; additions were made in 1780; about 1820, a five-bay, 2+1⁄2-story, center-passage, single pile house was constructed against the south gable of the earlier building. [2]

Jericho Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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Notes and References

  1. Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser, February 12, 1782, pp., 3. Miscellaneous Microfiche Files, Special Collection, Maryland Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Jericho Farm. January 1984. 2016-03-01 . Marie E. McBride . Peter Kurtze . John McGrain . Maryland Historical Trust.