Olney (Joppa, Maryland)

Olney is a historic home located in Joppa, Harford County, Maryland, United States. It is a 1+1⁄2-story frame house, built circa 1810, and notable for its Federal style architecture and historical associations with the Olney family, prominent in Harford County history. The house reflects the agricultural prosperity of the area during the early 19th century. Significant features include its symmetrical facade, gable roof, and interior details such as paneled wainscoting and Federal-style fireplace mantels. Olney represents a well-preserved example of a vernacular Federal farmhouse. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.