Mount Clare

Mount Clare is a Georgian-style plantation house in Baltimore featuring a central block with balanced wings extending on either side. The estate originally encompassed ironworks, farming areas, and several outbuildings that supported the operations and household activities.

Charles Carroll built this estate between 1756 and 1760, making it the center of a large complex devoted to iron production and farming. The main house underwent significant alterations during the late 1760s that reflected changing architectural preferences.

The name comes from a rise in the original landscape. The surviving furnishings and layout between the main house and outbuildings reveal how people of different social ranks lived together on the property.

The site welcomes visitors throughout the week with guided tours of the house and grounds. It is helpful to check ahead about group arrangements and which areas are open to the public on your preferred visit day.

The property contains one of the earliest staircases designed solely for servants in the region. This hidden staircase reveals how wealthy households arranged their spaces to keep servant activities out of sight from the main living areas.

Location: Maryland

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.27890,-76.64360

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03