Rich Hill (Bel Alton, Maryland)

Rich Hill is a historic house located near Bel Alton, Maryland, notable for its connection to Colonel Samuel Cox, a Confederate sympathizer during the Civil War. The property gained infamy when Cox sheltered John Wilkes Booth and David Herold after Lincoln's assassination. Booth's escape route crossed the Potomac River from Rich Hill. The house showcases distinctive southern Maryland architectural features and was recognized for its historical significance by being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, making it an intriguing site for tourists and researchers interested in American history.