Springland (Henry Hatch Dent House) - View this location on map One of a very few antebellum structures remaining in the former Washington County, this brick house is a notable example of the vernacular country house architecture of mid-19th century gentleman builders. It was erected by former U.S. Assistant Attorney General Henry Hatch Dent and his wife, Ann Maria Adlum Dent, daughter of John Adlum, the most important figure in American viticulture (and owner of the neighboring estate named The Vineyard). The house is also significant as the residence of James MacBride Sterrett (1847-1923), who married the Dent s daughter Adlumia. Sterrett was a prominent writer and professor of religion and philosophy at Columbian College (now the George Washington University), and a founder and first rector of All Souls Episcopal Church. During the time Sterrett lived at the house, from 1891 until his death, he wrote several of his books on Hegelian idealistic philosophy. Built circa 1845, with an addition circa 1891 3550 Tilden Street, NW, Washington , DC Historical

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