Chews Resolution Manor
| Chews Resolution Manor - Avoca | |
|---|---|
 View of the north side and rear in March 2026 | |
  Location within Maryland | |
 Interactive map of Chews Resolution Manor - Avoca | |
| 39°14′18″N 76°48′09″W / 39.23833°N 76.80250°W | |
| Location | Avoca Ave., Ellicott City, Maryland |
| History | |
| Built | Before 1718 |
| Site notes | |
Architectural style | Stone |
Chews Resolution Manor, also known as Avoca, Resolution Manor, is a historic home and slave plantation located south of Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland.
Avoca was patented by Samuel Chew in 1695 as "Chews Resolution Manor" and "Chews Vineyard". In 1877, the property was listed as part of the prominent Dr. Michael Pue's estate of 176-acres sold to Alfred W. Thoms.[1][2] The land at the time was described as being "on the road from the Columbia Turnpike to Elkridge Landing and to Waterloo at the terminus of the 'New Cut Road' ... The neighborhood is noted for the salubrity of its climate, the beauty of its scenery, and the culture and elegance of its residents. Mrs. Comfort W. Dorsey, Messrs. James Clark, John C. White, Henry Winter, I. Monroe Mercer and Captain Jonett U.S. Navy, are among the nearest neighbors. ... The Dwelling is of Granite ... The Barn is immense."[3]
As of 2025, it remains privately owned.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "HO-422 Avoca" (PDF). Howard County Maryland Data Download and Viewer. Howard County Maryland. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ↑ HO-422 Avoca (PDF) (Architectural Survey File). Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties. Maryland Historical Trust. May 3, 2004. MIHP No.: HO-422. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Executors Sale" (PDF). The Ellicott City Times. March 17, 1877. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ↑ "4824 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043 - 5 beds/4 baths". Redfin. Retrieved November 12, 2025.