Piney Grove History

Piney Grove is an 18th century legacy estate on the Chester River in Kent County, Maryland. Located approximately 3 miles outside of the colonial town of Chestertown, Piney Grove was at one time the site of the region's finest working orchards. Under the ownership of horticultural pioneer Robert S. Emory, in 1862 Piney Grove was a hub of major farming research and innovation, leading the way in 19th century peach and pear cultivation.

The main house, constructed in 1773, has housed generations of our family in its unique four-room original floorplan. In 1864, the grand Italianate portico was added to the river-facing side of the house to capture breezes off the water.

In the late 19th century and well into the 20th, Piney Grove Farm was a stop for the commercial steamboats from Baltimore. Today, Piney Grove retains its casual elegance as a comfortable manor house, overlooking the beautiful Chester River from acreage that reflects the property’s deep agricultural roots.