Buckeystown Historic District facts for kids
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Buckeystown Historic District
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The center of Buckeystown
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 Location in Maryland
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| Location | MD 85, Buckeystown, Maryland |
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| Area | 150 acres (61 ha) |
| Built | 1850 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Gothic, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002811 |
| Added to NRHP | April 6, 1982 |
The Buckeystown Historic District is a special part of the small town of Buckeystown, Maryland. This town is in Frederick County, Maryland, USA. It's named after two brothers, George and John Buckey, who were important people in the early town. Buckeystown is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It's also part of the Maryland Civil War Trail. This is because of its rich history and beautiful old houses. You can see amazing examples of Queen Anne and Victorian style homes here. There's also a small area with shops. Each old house has a plaque showing when it was built. The oldest one dates back to about 1780. You can also find historical information plaques along the main street.
History of Buckeystown
The land where Buckeystown now stands was once called "Good Luck." In 1731, the King of England gave a 400-acre (1.6 km2) piece of land to Meredith Davis. Over time, more land was added to this area. A major road, stretching from Pennsylvania to Florida, went right through the town. This made it a perfect spot for families to settle and start businesses.
The town grew because of successful businesses. These businesses used the natural resources nearby.
- Two mills were built along the Monocacy River, which flows behind the south side of town.
- A tannery (where animal hides are made into leather) and an ice cream shop used a natural spring.
- A brickworks used the natural lime found in the area.
Buckeystown was very successful for about 100 years, from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. Wealthy families moved to the town and built grand mansions and strong stone homes. Many of these beautiful houses still stand on the main streets today. Over time, the town's early factories and businesses slowly closed. This left Buckeystown as a well-preserved neighborhood, especially known for its buildings from 1870 to 1910.
The main road through town is now called Buckeystown Pike or Maryland State Highway 85. This road was important during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Soldiers marched through Buckeystown on their way to important battles. Famous leaders like Stonewall Jackson and General Robert E. Lee led their troops through the town.
Buckeystown Today
Today, Buckeystown is a small community with several local businesses. These include Hedgeapple Farm and the Buckeystown Market, which is a pub. You can also find the Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast, which used to be called The Inn at Buckeystown. Other businesses include Bodmers Stoves and Pottery, Maynes Farm, a convenience store with a gas station, and an antique shop. There are also two car repair shops, a law firm, and a veterinary hospital.
Buckeystown Park is located by the river on Michael's Mill Road. It offers fun things for residents to do.
- Grills for cooking
- Horseshoe pits for games
- Picnic shelters for gatherings
- A jungle gym for kids to play on
A local resident named Nancy Bodmer has written four books about Buckeystown's history and architecture. In the past, the town used to hold Victorian House Tours, where people could visit the historic homes.
More Information
- The B&B; http://www.innatbuckeystown.com/
- The vet hospital: http://www.buckeystownvet.com/
- The pub: https://web.archive.org/web/20100625083901/http://www.eatinfrederick.com/Restaurant/474/Buckeystown-Market/
- The Buckeystown park:http://www.co.frederick.md.us/index.asp?NID=2926
- Buckeystown Historic District, Frederick County, including 2006 photo, at Maryland Historical Trust
