Shaw Mansion (Barton, Maryland)

The Shaw Mansion, built in 1872, is a remarkable Italianate style house located in the scenic George's Creek Valley of Allegany County, Maryland. Noted for its impressive size and well-preserved architecture, the mansion features intricate stone trim, detailed brick bonding, and original cast-iron mantels, along with much of its original interior woodwork. This historic site was recognized for its significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in architectural history.