The Lawn

The Lawn is a residential estate in Elkridge that combines Italianate and Gothic Revival architectural elements throughout its design. The structure showcases details from both styles that were favored by wealthy homeowners during that era.

Construction began in 1842 during a period of rapid expansion of wealthy suburban communities around Baltimore. The house was built at a time when prominent families were establishing grand country residences in the region.

The architectural features of The Lawn demonstrate the preferences of affluent families who established grand residences in Howard County during the 1840s.

The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and can be researched using its registration number. Visitors can view it from the road and learn more about its architecture through online resources and local historical centers.

The property combines two distinct architectural styles of the 1840s while maintaining its original structural elements at coordinates 39.2211, -76.7192.

Location: Howard County

Inception: 1842

Architectural style: Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 39.22110,-76.71920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20