Hampton House Cemetery
Also known as Ridgley Family Cemetery
Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
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1760: Charles Ridgely, Jr., known as the Captain, receives Northampton tract from his father. Colonel Ridgely
1783: Captain Ridgely begins construction of mansion. Ridgely holdings grow to 24,000 acres.
1938: John Ridgely Jr. inherits core of Hampton property and resides in mansion with family.
1948: Based on outstanding architectural merit, mansion and 43 acres are designated a national historic site. John Ridgely Jr. and his wife continue to live at Hampton, residing in the farmhouse, mansion is opened for tours.
1979: National Park Service takes over administration of the mansion and 60 acres.
The Family Cemetery is where a tomb was built in accord with the will of Charles Ridgely, the builder of Hampton and houses the remains of over thirty family members. Many other graves surround the tomb.
From the Baltimore Beltway (I 695) eastbound or westbound:
Take Exit 27B, Dulaney Valley Road northbound. Take the first right turn onto Hampton Lane. The park will be on your right, about one mile from the intersection. The cemetery is on the east side of the property.
1760: Charles Ridgely, Jr., known as the Captain, receives Northampton tract from his father. Colonel Ridgely
1783: Captain Ridgely begins construction of mansion. Ridgely holdings grow to 24,000 acres.
1938: John Ridgely Jr. inherits core of Hampton property and resides in mansion with family.
1948: Based on outstanding architectural merit, mansion and 43 acres are designated a national historic site. John Ridgely Jr. and his wife continue to live at Hampton, residing in the farmhouse, mansion is opened for tours.
1979: National Park Service takes over administration of the mansion and 60 acres.
The Family Cemetery is where a tomb was built in accord with the will of Charles Ridgely, the builder of Hampton and houses the remains of over thirty family members. Many other graves surround the tomb.
From the Baltimore Beltway (I 695) eastbound or westbound:
Take Exit 27B, Dulaney Valley Road northbound. Take the first right turn onto Hampton Lane. The park will be on your right, about one mile from the intersection. The cemetery is on the east side of the property.
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- Added: 15 May 2008
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2261269
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