Rich Hill

Rich Hill is a historic house located northeast of Bel Alton along Bel Alton-Newtown Road. The building represents an important example of early residential architecture found in Maryland with characteristic features of its regional construction style.

The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places, documenting an important period in early Maryland settlement. This recognition reflects the building's significance for understanding the region's architectural heritage.

The house shows how people in southern Maryland built their homes and what they valued in design during its era. The construction methods and materials reflect the local building traditions of that period.

The house sits in a rural setting and can be reached via Bel Alton-Newtown Road. Visitors should expect to travel on back roads and allow time to examine the exterior structure carefully.

The house preserves building elements that are typical of early Maryland settlement periods and rarely survive in such original condition. These details make it especially valuable for those wanting to understand how people actually lived and constructed homes in that time.

Location: Charles County

GPS coordinates: 38.48170,-76.95080

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20