Pleasant Prospect, Federal plantation house in Mitchellville, Maryland, US.
Pleasant Prospect is a two-and-a-half-story main building with a full basement in Mitchellville, Maryland, constructed in the Federal style. A separate two-story kitchen building connects to the main house through a one-story passage.
The house was built in 1798 for Dr. Isaac Duckett and ranked among only four properties in Prince George's County valued over 1,500 dollars in the Federal Direct Tax. This high assessment reflected the property's economic importance and the owner's status in the young republic.
The interior shows Federal style touches with plasterwork featuring garlands, swags, and urns decorating doorways and mantelpieces. These details reflect the wealth and artistic taste of the household during that era.
The property spans 10 acres along Woodmore Road and is well documented through records and photographs. The location and available resources make it accessible for visitors interested in exploring the plantation's history.
Archaeological investigations in 2004 uncovered remains of the original plantation complex, including a brick-lined cellar, separate kitchen, slave quarters, and multiple outbuildings. These discoveries reveal the daily structure and life on the estate during the 18th century.
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