Melford, Crain Highway (U.S. Route 301), Mitchellville, Prince George's County, MD

Significance: Melford is an excellent example of the mid-nineteenth century side-hall-and-double-parlor-plan, brick plantation house. This house type was typical of the finer homes built by Prince Georges' wealthy planter and merchant class during the early- to mid-19th century (1820 to 1850s). This example incorporates Greek Revival and Federal details, with a bowed bay at the side elevation an unusual variation on this familiar architectural theme. Melford is also of interest as the home of two prominent local families, the Ducketts and the Hardistys.
Survey number: HABS MD-627
Building/structure dates: after. 1840- before. 1850 Initial Construction