Oak Lawn (Ridgely, Maryland)

Oak Lawn is a historic house located in Ridgely, Maryland, built in 1783. This impressive 2+1⁄2-story brick structure features a unique arched brick colonnade that connects to a two-story kitchen wing, which was added before 1798. The property was owned in the mid-19th century by Greenbury Ridgely, the founder of Ridgely. Recognized for its historical significance, Oak Lawn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in early American architecture and local history.