Thornton (Chestertown, Maryland)

Thornton is a historic family farm near Chestertown, Maryland, spanning 352 acres along Morgan's Creek. The centerpiece is a Georgian-style brick house built around 1788, complemented by a kitchen wing and various outbuildings, including barns and a smokehouse. This family-owned property has been maintained for nearly 300 years and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in American history and architecture.