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'''Northampton Planatation''' was an American [[plantations in the American South|plantation]] established by [[Thomas Sprigg]] in 1673.<ref name=park>{{cite web|title=Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park|url=http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Northampton_Slave_Quarters_and_Archaeological_Park.htm|work=History in Prince George's County|publisher=[[Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission]]|accessdate=18 January 2014}}</ref>
'''Northampton Planatation''' was an American [[plantations in the American South|plantation]] established by [[Thomas Sprigg]] in 1673.<ref name=park>{{cite web|title=Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park|url=http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Northampton_Slave_Quarters_and_Archaeological_Park.htm|work=History in Prince George's County|publisher=[[Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission]]|accessdate=18 January 2014}}</ref>


[[Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore]] granted a 1000-acre tract of land to Thomas Sprigg in 1673. The tract was called "Northampton," and Sprig built his plantation there.<ref name=parkhistory>{{cite web|title=Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park History|url=http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Northampton_Slave_Quarters_and_Archaeological_Park/History.htm|work=History in Prince George's County|publisher=[[Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission]]|accessdate=18 January 2014}}</ref> In 1865 [[John Contee Fairfax]] purchased the Northampton plantation, which continued as a working farm until the 1950s.<ref name=parkhistory/>
[[Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore]] granted a 1000-acre tract of land to Thomas Sprigg in 1673. The tract was called "Northampton," and Sprigg built his plantation there.<ref name=parkhistory>{{cite web|title=Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park History|url=http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Northampton_Slave_Quarters_and_Archaeological_Park/History.htm|work=History in Prince George's County|publisher=[[Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission]]|accessdate=18 January 2014}}</ref> In 1865 [[John Contee Fairfax]] purchased the Northampton plantation, which continued as a working farm until the 1950s.<ref name=parkhistory/>


The site is now '''Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters & Archaeological Park''' in [[Bowie, Maryland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Archaeology & Native Americans... in Historic Prince George's County|url=http://www.visitprincegeorges.com/historical/historic_archaeology.html|work=Prince George's County, Maryland Tourism|publisher=Prince George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors Bureau|accessdate=18 January 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202204411/http://www.visitprincegeorges.com/historical/historic_archaeology.html|archivedate=2 February 2014|df=}}</ref> The park features the foundations of two former slave quarters that have been reconstructed as permanent outdoor museum exhibits in a park setting with interpretive signs. Group tours and school programs can be arranged by appointment.
The site is now '''Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters & Archaeological Park''' in [[Bowie, Maryland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Archaeology & Native Americans... in Historic Prince George's County|url=http://www.visitprincegeorges.com/historical/historic_archaeology.html|work=Prince George's County, Maryland Tourism|publisher=Prince George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors Bureau|accessdate=18 January 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202204411/http://www.visitprincegeorges.com/historical/historic_archaeology.html|archivedate=2 February 2014|df=}}</ref> The park features the foundations of two former slave quarters that have been reconstructed as permanent outdoor museum exhibits in a park setting with interpretive signs. Group tours and school programs can be arranged by appointment.

Revision as of 22:29, 10 January 2019

Northampton Planatation was an American plantation established by Thomas Sprigg in 1673.[1]

Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore granted a 1000-acre tract of land to Thomas Sprigg in 1673. The tract was called "Northampton," and Sprigg built his plantation there.[2] In 1865 John Contee Fairfax purchased the Northampton plantation, which continued as a working farm until the 1950s.[2]

The site is now Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters & Archaeological Park in Bowie, Maryland.[3] The park features the foundations of two former slave quarters that have been reconstructed as permanent outdoor museum exhibits in a park setting with interpretive signs. Group tours and school programs can be arranged by appointment.

References

  1. ^ "Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park". History in Prince George's County. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Northampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park History". History in Prince George's County. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Archaeology & Native Americans... in Historic Prince George's County". Prince George's County, Maryland Tourism. Prince George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors Bureau. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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