National Register of Historic Places

West Denton Warehouse-Wharf

West Denton, Caroline County, Maryland
Listed
November 15, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00001285

About this property

West Denton Warehouse-Wharf is a historic warehouse located at West Denton, Caroline County, Maryland. It is an early-20th century timber-framed warehouse structure situated along the west bank of the upper Choptank River. The earliest section was built about 1850, and is the 40 foot x 100 foot center portion. The north (40 foot x 20 foot) and south (40 foot x 40 foot) additions were built in the 1940s. It is a representative example of a type of structure which served various functions in connection with waterborne commerce, and is one of only two remaining riverfront warehouses in Maryland. The location is associated with the 1858 capture of Underground Railroad conductor Hugh Hazlett, who was transported on a steamboat from Denton to face trial in Cambridge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Location

10215 River Landing Rd.
West Denton, Caroline County, Maryland
38.88843, -75.83927

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONMARITIME HISTORY
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Sources

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When was West Denton Warehouse-Wharf listed on the National Register?

West Denton Warehouse-Wharf was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 2000.

What type of historic resource is West Denton Warehouse-Wharf?

West Denton Warehouse-Wharf is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for West Denton Warehouse-Wharf?

The period of significance for West Denton Warehouse-Wharf is recorded as the industrial era.

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