Wye Hall, Historic plantation house in Queenstown, United States
Wye Hall is a Georgian Revival mansion on Wye Island in Queen Anne's County, situated on approximately 212 acres along the northern shore. The residence features terraced landscaping and stands out for its formal architectural design that echoes period details.
The original house was built in the 1790s by William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and Maryland Governor. After a fire destroyed it in 1879, the current mansion was reconstructed in 1936 on the original foundations.
The University of Maryland conducts archaeological research at the site, uncovering artifacts that document the evolution of Maryland's plantation architecture.
This is a private residence and not open to the public for visits. The property received National Register of Historic Places recognition in November 2015.
The 1936 mansion built by businessman William Stillwell incorporates terrace designs originally created by an advisor to Thomas Jefferson. This connection to early American design principles remains a defining feature of the property.
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