Marshall Hall

Marshall Hall is a colonial mansion ruin located near the Potomac River in Charles County. The remains represent one of the largest houses built in Maryland before 1740.

The mansion was built as one of the largest residential structures in early colonial Maryland and later became a significant trading point along the Potomac. Its transformation into an amusement park in the twentieth century represented a dramatic shift in how the site was used.

The site served as an amusement park from 1958 to 1980, with rides and games that drew crowds from nearby Washington DC. This period became more vivid in local memory than the original mansion ever was.

The ruins can be viewed through a protective fence and are part of the National Capital Parks-East system. The site is outdoor and exposure to weather should be considered when planning a visit.

The structure is one of only two surviving examples in Maryland of a one-and-a-half-story building from the eighteenth century. This rare architectural feature offers insight into early colonial residential design practices.

Location: Charles County

Website: http://marshallhall.org

GPS coordinates: 38.68500,-77.09861

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28