Built in 1816 after the close of the War of 1812 as an arsenal. Removed to a point of safety beyond Baltimore. Used during the War between the States and later as a Confederate Home. Now the property of the State of Maryland (1935).

Marker is at the intersection of Reisterstown Road (Maryland Route 140) and Sudbrook Lane, on the right when traveling north on Reisterstown Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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