Hampton National Historic Site


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National Parks
Name Type1 Location Year authorized Size
acres (hectares)
Description
Acadia NP SE Maine 1919 48,419 (19,603) Mountain and coast scenery.
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Hampton National Historic Site:

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National Parks
Name Type1 Location Year authorized Size
acres (hectares)
Description
Acadia NP SE Maine 1919 48,419 (19,603) Mountain and coast scenery.
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Hampton National Historic Site

Parks Directory of the United States / US National Parks / National Historic SitesAddress:535 Hampton Ln
Towson, MD 21286
Phone:410-823-1309
Fax:410-823-8394
Web: www.nps.gov/hamp/
Size: 62 acres.
Established: Designated on June 22, 1948.
Location:North of Baltimore, Maryland. From I-695 take Exit 27B north (Dulaney Valley Road) and then a right on Hampton Lane. From downtown Baltimore take I-83 (Jones Fall Expwy.) to I-695 east toward Towson to Exit 27B.
Facilities:Restaurant/snacks, visitor center (é), museum/exhibit, self-guided tour/trail.
Activities:Guided and self-guided tours.
Special Features:This is a fine example of the lavish Georgian mansions built in Americaduring the latter part of the 18th century. When it was completed in1790, Hampton was the largest house in the United States. Site includesmansion, gardens and grounds, and original stone slave quarters.
See other parks in Maryland.