Slave Cabin
Sotterley Plantation

Located on the grounds of Sotterley Plantation along the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County, this slave quarters is unusually well-built in comparison with other 1840s era slave cabins. Walls are made from hewn and sawn planks nailed to a frame of hewn timbers. Construction of this high quality is found in farm outbuildings but rarely in slave quarters. No doubt this is a testimony to the craftsmanship of the slaves who built it. Its 18' by 16' footprint is larger than typical slave cabins. The chimney, which appears to be original, is of high quality design and efficiency.

Sotterley Plantation is run by the not-for-profit Sotterley Foundation Inc. and is dependent on memberships, donations, special events, tours, and school programs in order to stay open to the public. Visitors can tour the grounds as well as the slave quarters.

Learn more about the cabin at the Sotterley Foundation web site. The images below, courtesy of the Prince George's Community College can be seen is larger format at their web site.