Mule Barn

The Mule Barn today sits as a prominent structure on the farm side of the park.

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Quick Facts

Location:

Towson, MD

Significance:

One of the supporting structures that helped with the agricultural production of Hampton.

OPEN TO PUBLIC:

No

Amenities

5 listed

Accessible Sites, Cellular Signal, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Wheelchair Accessible

The Mule Barn was part of John and Eliza Ridgely's transformation of the farm side to the Ferme Ornee style. It was built in about 1851 to replace an earlier Mule Stable destroyed by fire. The two-story building housed the primary work animals of the farm.

Today the Mule Barn is not open to the public, but rather is the desgnated parking area for the farm side of the park. Park picnic tables are located near by for visitors to rest and enjoy a meal during their visit.