Oakdale Manor

Oakdale Manor is a brick plantation house in Howard County featuring Federal and Colonial Revival architecture with over twenty rooms. Today the property serves as a venue for events and has a winery operation on its grounds.

The original house was built in 1838 and later expanded by Edwin Warfield after he inherited it from his father in 1891. Warfield went on to serve as governor of Maryland in 1904, marking a significant point in the property's timeline.

The manor reflects its past through the arrangement of working structures that visitors can walk around and observe. These buildings show how people organized daily tasks and spaces on a large estate.

The property is best explored on foot as the various buildings and structures are spread across the grounds. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to walk around the entire estate and see all areas.

A notable feature is the extensive solarium added in 1980 that blends modern features with the historical architecture of the house. This addition demonstrates how the property was updated in the later 20th century while respecting its original character.

Location: Howard County

GPS coordinates: 39.28830,-77.08250

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07