From the booklet published in 1967 by the women of St. Stephen's Church, funded by Marguerite du Pont de Villiers Boden: Whitehall takes its name from the custom of the early English settlers in these parts to speak of mail from home as "the post from Whitehall," the seat of government of their mother country. On this spot so known as of old, on a large dairy farm operated by the owners, is a strictly modern home (1938-39). Interesting for three reasons: Its situation on a promotory of the Sassafras River with fine views both up and down the river; its unusual collection of European objects d'art, largely from the owners' family homes in Holland and Belguim; and a unique IXVII Century fireplace and chimney and richly carved, leaded-glass enclosed library and study (replica of a room in Lincoln's Inn Court, London, England.) The latter was saved from the destruction of the family home in Belgium during World War II. It was brought to this country and rebuilt into a new wing in 1955. Flemish tapestries (Audenarde XVII Century), paintings (Breughels, van Ysebrandt, Marais-Milton, de Laszlo). Near-East and Greek rugs (latter from the looms of Greek refugees after the conflagration of Smyrna), antique silver, numerous pieces of old Delft, and antique furniture (set of Louis XV tapestried divan and chairs) are among the many interesting treasures in this house. The Above information is from "Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage" 1961.
In 1967, Whitehall's owners were Mr. and Mrs. Milton M. Brown.