West St. Mary's Manor

West St. Mary's Manor is a historic house located in St. Mary's County, Maryland, built in the 1780s. It features a unique four-room center-hall plan and is situated on the first recorded English land grant in Maryland. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970, the house showcases a blend of brick and frame construction with distinctive architectural elements such as double chimneys and a center hall divided by an arch. Originally part of a 2,000-acre grant from 1634, the manor reflects the evolution of colonial architecture and has undergone sympathetic renovations, making it an intriguing site for both tourists and researchers interested in early American history.