African American Historical Resources of the Eastern Shore

Delmarva Heritage Network

Caroline County — Preston

Preston

Early photo of cabin, courtesy Caroline County Historical Society

Ongoing Restoration

Photos Linda Duyer, July 2008

James H. Webb’s Cabin, 1852

This cabin dates to 1852 when a free black, James H. Webb, purchased a 31-acre parcel near Preston.  This rare log cabin structure dating to the period of slavery has miraculously survived and is undergoing restoration.  For more information, contact the Caroline County Historical Society.