COSTEN HOUSE
POCOMOKE CITY, MD
Costen House, located in Pocomoke City, MD, is a historic home that has been preserved and restored to its original 19th-century appearance. The house was built in 1870 by Stephen Costen, a prominent businessman in the area, and served as a family residence for several generations.
The Costen House is a two-story wooden structure with a gable roof and a large front porch. It features a mix of architectural styles, including Victorian and Greek Revival, and has several decorative elements such as intricate woodwork and ornate brackets.
In 1973, the Costen House was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its significance as a well-preserved example of a late 19th-century home.
Today, the Costen House serves as a museum and educational center, offering visitors a glimpse into the daily life of a well-to-do family in the late 1800s. The museum features period furniture, clothing, and household items, as well as exhibits on the history of Pocomoke City and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
The Costen House is open to the public for tours and special events, and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts and school groups. Its preservation and restoration have helped to preserve the rich history and heritage of Pocomoke City and the surrounding area.
COSTEN HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in POCOMOKE CITY MD. US MID #8402400084
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
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COSTEN HOUSE
206 MARKET STREET
POCOMOKE CITY
MD
21851
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COSTEN HOUSE Information
| MID # | 8402400084 |
| Name | COSTEN HOUSE |
| Alternate Name | COSTEN HOUSE |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 38.074575, -75.567787 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 24 FIPS County Code: 047 US Census Tract: 951500 US Census Block: 5013 |