Reed Creek Farm History
COL Solomon Wright had the fortune to acquire the Reed Creek Farm Peninsula through his farther in law, Thomas Hynson. With continued foresight and perseverance, he had the sense to survey the property in 1685 as “Worplesdon.” While this fact is not very interesting, it did lead to the quick development and subsequent division of the two historical land marks: Walnut Grove (1681, urr... wow) and Reed’s Creek (1775).
Alongside his father-in-law, Col Wright was responsible for building the Walnut Grove and Reed’s Creek homes. Development on Walnut Grove began in 1681 (finished around 1684), almost a CENTURY before beginning Reed Creek in 1775. Final construction of Reed Creek was delayed by the Revolutionary War and Col Wright’s many commitments to the community.
Col Wright was an constant member in church, politics and education. Stop for a minute. His documented involvement in politics and church is quite extensive – leaving no doubt to his devotion to Queen Anne’s County and his country as well quite undeniable.
The Wright family passed Reed Creek Farm from generation to generation until the 20th century when the Smith family purchased it from Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Wright. The Smith’s held onto the property for nearly half a century before selling to the Simmons family. The Simmons family is only the third family to call Reed Creek Farm home and is equally involved in the community, local politics and the modern battle of saving the environment.
Reference: *pg 125 to 126. Maryland’s Colonial Eastern Shore.