Eagle's Nest is a historic home located at Phoenix

Phoenix, Maryland

Phoenix is an affluent unincorporated community located in Baltimore County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. It is located at latitude 39°30'59" North, longitude 76°36'59" West...

, Baltimore County

Baltimore County, Maryland

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, Maryland

Maryland

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. It is a large fieldstone

Fieldstone

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 dwelling completed in 1802 on part of tract called "Valley of Jehosaphat." The three-part house consists of: a tall, -story 5-bay

Bay (architecture)

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-long portion, and two long -story portions. It features a profusion of original detail including the fine main entrance, the interior woodwork, the original arcade, period outbuildings, and stone walls.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places

National Register of Historic Places

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in 1974.

External links

• The Eagle's Nest, Baltimore County, including photo from 1971, at Maryland Historical Trust