History on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
“It is said to be, by far the finest and most costly house, ever built on the Eastern Shore of Virginia”
Located on the seaside of Virginia’s Eastern Shore peninsula in the town of Mappsville along the Assawoman Creek, Wharton Place currently encompasses approximately 100 acres of farmland, woodland, marsh, yard and gardens surrounding an early 19th Century brick residential structure constructed for John and Elizabeth Wharton, with several contemporary, as well as more modern, outbuildings. At approximately 42 feet above sea level, Wharton Place is situated atop one of the highest elevations on the Eastern Shore.
Main House
Wharton Place has been featured in several books, directories and magazines focusing on either the house or its gardens. Spanning nearly 118 years, some of these texts are more accurate than others, often sacrificing technical accuracy for more romantic descriptions.
