The Goldsborough stable is named in honor of Charles Goldsborough born in 1764.  The stable originally sat on the property once owned by William and Elizabeth Ennals on Shoal Creek.  Elizabeth’s nephew, Charles Goldsborough, came to live with them at the age of four after the death of his parents.  Upon the death of his aunt, he inherited the shoal creek property.  Charles Goldsborough served in the Maryland State Senate US Congress and was Maryland’s Governor from 1818 to 1819.

The stable’s brickwork suggests its age and prominence.  This type of brickwork was considered the most decorative of the various bonds and historically was used extensively for residences.  This stable was built for a refined home.  Most stables of this era are long gone especially on the Delmarva hence its rarity.

The stable was donated to the Society and moved in 1987 from Shoal Creek to LaGrange plantation.  It traveled four blocks and took just around 4 hours for the trip.  With the exception of 12 bricks, its journey was very smooth.

Inside the stable are many transportation vehicles, used throughout the county and donated by various residents.  Among the artifacts are a sulky, pony cart, a buckboard, and horse driven sleighs.  There are also tools of the woodworker, wheelwright and blacksmith along with various other items including saddles and harnesses.
 

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