Beverly is a historic home located at Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is a -story, Federal-style,

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brick dwelling measuring 40 feet by 60 feet. It was built by Nehemiah King II between 1785 and 1796. The interior of the house was partially destroyed by fire in 1937 but was restored from plans. The house was listed on the

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in 1973.

Napoleon rescue plot

King became a friend of Jérôme Bonaparte through his marriage in 1803 to Betsy Patterson of

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. The home was included in a plot to rescue

Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte (born Napoleone di Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French general and statesman who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led Military career ...

from exile on St. Helena Island, when plans were made for the Emperor to be transported up the

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and into the Manokin River, where he was to arrive at Beverly through a tunnel leading under the house from the nearby creek. Napoleon died before the rescue was attempted. File:Beverly aerial.JPG, Aerial view File:Beverly1940.jpg, 1940s

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Napoleon rescue plot

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