Marshall Hall: Abandoned Mansion In Maryland

Maryland is brimming with historic and architectural wonders. For proof of this, look no further than Marshall Hall, an abandoned 18th-century mansion in Accokeek. Nestled on the shores of the Potomac, it looks right across the water to George Washington’s Mount Vernon. And yet all that remains today are ruins of what once was among the most wealthy homes in the county. Here’s more on the fascinating tale of Marshall Hall.

There's no denying the striking beauty of Marshall Hall, despite, or perhaps because of the fact that only a shell of the former mansion remains.

To get there, you'll follow a stunning tree-lined driveway in Piscataway Park.

Before long, you'll notice the stately ruins, which are all that remains of a home built in 1725 by a man named Thomas Marshall. The house had a rather inauspicious beginning; a surveying error meant it was constructed within the tidewater of the Potomac.

After that realization, the house was nicknamed "Mistake." Nevertheless, it was among the most valuable homes in the county. Marshall gained his wealth from enslaved labor on his tobacco farm.

For the majority of its history, Marshall Hall opereated as a steamboat landing, but from 1958 through 1980, it housed an amusement park complete with bumper cars, roller coasters, and even a Ferris wheel!

Today, the property is managed by the National Park Service. When you visit, you'll also notice the neighboring outhouse building, which has been remarkably preserved.

Have you ever ventured to Marshall Hall? What did you think of this abandoned mansion in Maryland? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you! And, if you’re looking for places to explore while you’re in the area, check out these unique Maryland vacation rentals.

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