Montpelier Mansion

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Montpelier
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Nearest city: South Laurel, Maryland
Built/Founded: 1783[1]
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style(s): Georgian
Added to NRHP: April 17, 1970
NRHP Reference#: 70000852[2]
Governing body: State

Located south of Laurel in Prince George's County, Maryland, Montpelier Mansion is a five-part, Georgian style home most likely constructed between 1781 and 1785.[1] Built by Major Thomas Snowden and his wife Anne, the house is now a National Historic Landmark operated as a house museum.

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[edit] History

Records[which?] show that Richard Snowden originally migrated to America as an indentured servant, from England. Eventually, he won the favor of his owner, and finished his term of service. Richard went on to marry his former owner's daughter. Richard bore a son, Richard Junior, who bore a son, Richard the iron master. Richard the iron master acquired much wealth through an iron forge, mining local iron. Richard then had a son, Thomas, who had a son, Thomas Junior, who had a son, Major Thomas, so called for his work in the American Civil War. Major Thomas married Anne Ridgely and built the Mansion circa 1783.[citation needed]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Montpelier Mansion History. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved on 2008-04-13.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ a b Montpelier Mansion Introduction. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved on 2008-04-13.

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