National Register of Historic Places

Holly Hall

Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland
Listed
October 7, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000986

About this property

Holly Hall is a historic home located at Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, United States. Built by James Sewall ca. 1810–20, it is a 2+1⁄2-story, Federal-style brick mansion built about 1810. The one-story brick north wing was added as a chapel in the 20th century. Also on the property is a late-19th-century two-story wood tenant house and two concrete block buildings. A few holly trees remain of the many which gave this house its name. Its parapets are unique in Maryland. The Holly Hall Oak was a noted white oak on the grounds of Holly Hall, that was reputed to be more than 400 years old. It collapsed of old age and sheer size on 26 April 2009. The tree was threatened by the construction of a shopping center in the 1970s, but was saved by popular outcry. It had a circumference of 21.92 feet (6.68 m), height of 58 feet (18 m) and a spread of 78 feet (24 m) when it was last measured in 2008. Holly Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Holly Hall, Cecil County, including photo from 1985, Maryland Historical Trust Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. MD-455, "Holly Hall, U.S. Route 213, Elkton vicinity, Cecil County, MD", 5 photos, supplemental material

Location

259 S. Bridge St.
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland
39.60227, -75.82779

Categories

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When was Holly Hall listed on the National Register?

Holly Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Holly Hall?

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

What is the period of significance for Holly Hall?

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

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