Beverly of Somerset

Beverly of Somerset Beverly, built from 1785 to 1796, has been cited by the Maryland Historical Trust as one of the most It was built by Nehemiah King II between 1785 and 1796.

This historic home is located 3 miles south of Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is a 21⁄2-story, Federal-style, Flemish bond brick dwelling measuring 40 feet by 60 feet. The interior of the house was partially destroyed by fire in 1937 but was restored from plans. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. King became a friend of Jérôme Bo

naparte through his marriage in 1803 to Betsy Patterson of Baltimore. The home was included in a plot to rescue Napoleon from exile on St. Helena Island, when plans were made for the Emperor to be transported up the Chesapeake Bay and into the Manokin River, where he was to arrive at Beverly through a tunnel leading under the house from the nearby creek. Napoleon died before the rescue was attempted.

Address

30516 Perry Road
Princess Anne, MD
21853

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Beverly of Somerset posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Beverly of Somerset:

Shortcuts

Share

Category