Sassafras, Maryland
Appearance
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Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Maryland, United States.[2] The Lanthim House, built in the 1720s, served as a general store.[3]
Nearby Rich Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[4]
References
- ^ Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". Sassafras (Populated Place). U.S. Geological Survey. 2009-01-29.
- ^ Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
External links
- Photos of Sassafras and Rich Hill
- Map of Sassafras, from the Historical Society of Kent County collection
39°22′22″N 75°48′7.2″W / 39.37278°N 75.802000°W