Centreville Historic District, Centreville, Maryland
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| Centreville Historic District | |
| Location | Centreville, Maryland, USA |
| Date | 1792 |
| Building Type | Transportation |
| Construction System | Brick, Wood, Wood, Iron, Stone, Brick, Slate |
| Architectural Style | Federal, Vernacular Georgian, Greek Revival |
| Street Address | Roughly bounded by Corsica R, Chesterfield Ave, Liberty St, Banio Ln,Railroad Ave, town limits and Mill Stream Walk Score |
| Notes | also known as QA-541 |
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| National Register of Historic Places | |
| Name | Centreville Historic District |
| ID Number | 4001218 |
| NRHP Status | Listed In The National Register |
| Certification Date | 11/13/2004 |
| Level of Significance | Local |
| NRHP Documents | Text (pdf) ; Photos (pdf) |
[edit] Queen Anne's County Courthouse
Built in the Federal style the Queen Anne's County Courthouse is the oldest Maryland courthouse in use, and it has an eclectic combination of many styles of architecture and decor from each addition and renovation. When the courthouse was built in 1792 it had a center section two rooms deep with one room wings on each side. Additions were added onto the rear, the wings, the second story, and a bomb shelter was even created under the courthouse during WWII. To tie all the additions together the courthouse was painted white.
[edit] The Tucker House
The Tucker House, built in 1794, was one of the first houses to be built in Centreville, and is a classic example of the Federal period. It was originally two stories and two rooms deep. The Tucker House underwent two major renovations adding a hallway/entryway with a staircase, a third floor, and a kitchen. There are six fireplaces from the bedrooms, dining-room, and sitting-room all connected to one main chimney. The house was named after the Tucker family who bought it in 1898 and donated it to the Historical Society in 1968. Most of the furnishings were also donated to the Society and are an odd amalgamation from different periods and include Rose Medallion china, Chippendale and Hepplewhite furniture, and 18th century desk and a spinning wheel.
[edit] Wright's Chance
Wright's Chance, an original Vernacular Georgian plantation house, was built in the third quarter of the 18th century, and was moved four miles from it's original location into the town of Centreville. The house is one room deep and two rooms wide, with a stair-hall in to center, a gambrel roof, and large fireplaces. The house still has original windows and panelling, and has donated 18th century furnishings and Canton china.
