My Lady's Manor

My Lady's Manor is a historic district spanning thousands of acres of farmland with over 60 primary buildings and numerous secondary structures across Baltimore and Harford Counties. The district encompasses the village of Monkton and surrounding areas with a mix of farmhouses, outbuildings, and an 18th-century church woven through the landscape.

Lord Baltimore Charles Calvert established this large estate in 1713 as a gift for his wife Margaret, but it was seized during the American Revolution. After the war, Maryland sold the land to Revolutionary War veterans and tenant farmers in 1782, fundamentally reshaping its ownership.

The name comes from Margaret Brent, wife of Charles Calvert, and many farmhouses display the typical architecture of the early 1700s with their distinctive center halls. St. James Church still anchors the community and remains a gathering place for local residents.

The district spreads across two counties, and Monkton serves as the natural reference point for exploring the sites. The buildings are scattered across a wide area, so a car is necessary to view the principal historical structures.

The estate underwent an unusual transformation from a royal land grant to a community of small farmers and war veterans, making it a rare example of post-Revolutionary land redistribution. This democratic reshaping shaped the area's character and created a landscape of independent farms still visible today.

Location: Maryland

GPS coordinates: 39.58750,-76.57110

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06