Glen Burnie (Palmyra, Virginia)

Glen Burnie is a historic house near Palmyra, Virginia, built in 1829 and designed by General John Hartwell Cocke. This two-story brick structure showcases an eclectic mix of architectural styles, including late Federal, Greek, Gothic, and Jacobean revival features. Visitors can admire its unique design elements such as a mousetooth cornice, pivoting windows, and projecting towers. The property also includes a cemetery and currently hosts a small Eastern Orthodox monastery, where visitors may encounter monks, including an Iconographer with a workshop on-site. Glen Burnie was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, making it a noteworthy destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.