Northampton Plantation

Northampton Planatation was an American plantation established by Thomas Sprigg in 1673.[1]

Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore granted a 1000-acre tract of land to Thomas Sprigg in 1673. The tract was called "Northampton," and Sprig built his plantation there.[2] In 1865 John Contee Fairfax purchased the Northampton plantation, which continued as a working farm until the 1950s.[2]

The site is now Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters & Archaeological Park in Bowie, Maryland.[3] The park features the foundations of two former slave quarters that have been reconstructed as permanent outdoor museum exhibits in a park setting with interpretive signs. Group tours and school programs can be arranged by appointment.

References

  1. "Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park". History in Prince George's County. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park History". History in Prince George's County. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  3. "Archaeology & Native Americans... in Historic Prince George's County". Prince George's County, Maryland Tourism. Prince George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 18 January 2014.

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Coordinates: 38°54′12″N 76°49′01″W / 38.90333°N 76.81694°W / 38.90333; -76.81694


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