Liberty Hall (Westover, Maryland)

Liberty Hall is a historic home located near Westover, Somerset County, Maryland. Built circa 1790, it is a two-story, five-bay brick house with a gable roof. The house is significant for its Georgian architecture and its association with the Upshur family, prominent landowners and political figures in Somerset County. Littleton Upshur, a judge and politician, resided at Liberty Hall. The house features a central passage plan and several original interior details, including paneled fireplace surrounds and molded cornices. The property also includes contributing outbuildings, such as a smokehouse and a barn, which contribute to the historical significance of the site. Liberty Hall offers valuable insights into the architectural styles and lifestyles of the Eastern Shore gentry during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.