fairview plantation was built around the year 1800 by baruch duckett in collington, maryland (now the census-designated place of fairwood). the house is a transitional federal/greek revival design considered to be a significant part of the prince george's county heritage. fairview is a two-story stuccoed brick plantation house with flush end chimneys and a unique stepped gable at one gable end. its georgian plan interior features fine federal style trim.