Poplar Hill Mansion

Poplar Hill Mansion is a Federal-style residence in Salisbury, Maryland, notable for its tall proportions, gable-fronted facade, and large sash windows set symmetrically across two stories. The interior features detailed woodwork and period-appropriate spaces that reflect the home of an affluent early American family.

The mansion was begun in 1795 by Major Levin Handy and completed in 1805 by Dr. John Huston, who then converted it into Salisbury's first hospital. The property later came under the ownership of Sarah Huston, who enslaved eighteen individuals there in 1828.

The mansion presents exhibits about Dr. Huston's medical practice, the lives of enslaved individuals, and the social dynamics of early American society.

The mansion offers guided tours that allow visitors to walk through original rooms and see period furnishings and architectural details up close. The building is located downtown and can be explored room by room to understand how the space was organized and used.

The property includes the documented history of eighteen enslaved individuals who lived and worked at the mansion during Sarah Huston's ownership in 1828.

Location: Maryland

Architectural style: Federal architecture

Website: http://poplarhillmansion.org

GPS coordinates: 38.37140,-75.59530

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44