National Register of Historic Places

Castle Hall

Goldsboro, Caroline County, Maryland
Listed
December 4, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000872

About this property

Castle Hall (also known as Golden Bottom) is a historic home, formerly part of a larger farm of the same name. The home itself is on a 5.739 acre parcel that was subdivided from the farm in the late 20th century. The surrounding farm, still used for agricultural purposes, is located in Goldsboro, Caroline County, Maryland, and covers 676 acres. The main structure is a three-part "telescope" house, so called because it was built in stages, with each successive addition being smaller than the previous one. The original 2+1⁄2-story portion is the largest of the three parts and stands at the northeast end. The smallest of the three parts is constructed of both wood framing and brick, unlike the rest of the structure which is almost entirely brick. It was built by Thomas Hardcastle in 1781. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Location

Goldsboro, Caroline County, Maryland
39.05179, -75.78658

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Castle Hall listed on the National Register?

Castle Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Castle Hall?

Castle Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Castle Hall?

The period of significance for Castle Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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