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Oxon Hill Brick Stable

A two story brick building with rusted metal roof.
The brick stable contains corrals for the horses and mules in the winter.

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

DeButts era, one of the three originial buildings on site.

The Brick Stable is a central historic feature of the farm and dates from around 1830. The design is similar to ones used in mid-Atlantic domestic buildings of the time.  In 1832, the Debutts family owned one milk cow, one heifer, 4 yearling and, 2 mules. The stable was their shelter. Today the stable is used to shelter the draft horses when they are sick or during severe weather conditions.
 

National Capital Parks-East , Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

Last updated: July 3, 2022