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===Harrison and Ada Ward Farm=== [[Image:WardFarmBarn.jpg|thumb|right|Ward Farm Barn|alt=old freshly painted red barn]][[Image:PenyfieldLockHouse and lock.jpg|thumb|right|Pennyfield Lock House|alt=old building near a canal lock]][[Image:Swains Lock.jpg|thumb|right|Swain's Lock|alt=old canal lock]]The Harrison and Ada Ward Farm was built around 1885, and prospered in part because it was located not far from the Pennyfield Lock on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on what is now Travilah Road. The farm originally grew wheat, corn, and hay, and later raised dairy cows.<ref name="Kelly223">{{harvnb|Kelly|Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission|2011|p=223}}</ref><ref name="M25-9">{{cite web |title=Capsule Summary for Harrison and Ada Ward Farm |website= Maryland Historical Trust |publisher=Maryland Government |url=https://mht.maryland.gov/secure/medusa/PDF/Montgomery/M;%2025-9.pdf |access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref> The farm's bright red [[bank barn]], which has exceptional architectural detail, is located right next to the road.<ref name="Dwyer114">{{harvnb|Dwyer|2006|p=114}}</ref>
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