{
  "id": 11220055,
  "title": "Thomas Stone paid $400 for 442-acre Maryland estate; it became historic site",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/thomas-stone-paid-400-for-442-acre-maryland-estate-it-became-historic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:33:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/thomas-stone-paid-400-for-a-442-acre-maryland-property-in-1770-after-166-years-in-his-family-and-a-devastating-house-fire-the-estate-became-a-national-historic-site-honouring-the-declaration-signer/articleshow/134619497.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Originally founded by John Barefoot and expanded by Daniel Jenifer, Haberdeventure estate is steeped in history. Thomas Stone bought the estate in 1770, preserving it within his family for 166 years. A significant fire in 1977 led to protective actions and, in 1978, it became the Thomas Stone National Historic Site. Following restorations completed in 1997, it now spans 328 acres, serving as a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}