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National Register of Historic Places listings in Frederick County, Maryland facts for kids

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Location of Frederick County in Maryland

Frederick County, Maryland, is a place rich in history! It's home to many special buildings, places, and areas that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important sites across the United States. Think of it as a Hall of Fame for historic places.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worth saving. It's managed by the National Park Service. When a place is added to this list, it means it's important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Being on the list helps protect these sites and sometimes provides support for their care.

There are over 100 amazing places in Frederick County that are on this list! Each one tells a unique story about the past.

Exploring Frederick County's Past

Let's look at a few examples of these cool historic places in Frederick County. They show how diverse and interesting the history of this area is.

Amelung House and Glassworks

The Amelung House and Glassworks is near Urbana. It was added to the National Register in 1973. This site is special because it was one of the first successful glass factories in the United States. It shows how early Americans created beautiful and useful glass products.

Catoctin Furnace Historic District

The Catoctin Furnace Historic District is found on the eastern side of U.S. Route 15. It became a historic district in 1972. This area was once a busy iron-making village. Workers here made iron products that were important for the growing country. You can still see parts of the old furnace and buildings today.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

This huge park borders the Potomac River and stretches from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland. Parts of it run through Frederick County near Brunswick and Point of Rocks. It was listed in 1966. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was a major waterway used to transport goods in the 1800s. It helped connect cities and towns before trains became common.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Southeast of Frederick is the Monocacy National Battlefield, listed in 1973. This battlefield is famous for a Civil War battle that happened on July 9, 1864. This battle was very important because it helped save Washington, D.C., from being captured by Confederate forces. It's often called "The Battle That Saved Washington."

One-Million-Liter Test Sphere

North of Frederick, on Fort Detrick, you can find the One-Million-Liter Test Sphere. This unique structure was added to the list in 1977. It's a giant metal sphere that was used for scientific research. It played a role in studying how certain materials behaved in large, controlled environments. It's a cool example of scientific history!

Loys Station Covered Bridge

Near Thurmont, you'll find the Loys Station Covered Bridge. It was listed in 1978. This charming bridge crosses Owen's Creek. Covered bridges were built to protect the wooden parts of the bridge from weather, making them last longer. It's a beautiful reminder of older ways of building.

Frederick Historic District

The heart of Frederick itself is a historic district, listed in 1973. This area includes many blocks of old streets and buildings. Walking through it feels like stepping back in time. You can see different styles of architecture and learn about the city's long history.

St. Joseph's College and Mother Seton Shrine

In Emmitsburg, this historic district was listed in 1976. It includes the site of St. Joseph's College, which was founded by Mother Seton. She was the first American-born saint. This site is important for religious history and education in the United States.

Former Listings

Sometimes, a place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen if the building is changed too much or is no longer there. In Frederick County, two places were once listed but are no longer on the Register:

  • The Hanson-Thomas Houses in Frederick were delisted in 1982.
  • Edgewood, a house north of Frederick, was delisted in 2015.

Even if a place is no longer on the list, it can still be an important part of local history.

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    Airview Historic District

  • Amelung house HABS MD1

    Amelung House and Glassworks

  • Arcadia MD1

    Arcadia

  • Bennies Hill Road Bridge1

    Bennies Hill Road Bridge

  • Bowlus Mill House MD1

    Bowlus Mill House

  • Downtown Brunswick 009

    Brunswick Historic District

  • Buckeystown MD1

    Buckeystown Historic District

  • Buckingham School, Buckeystown, Maryland

    Buckingham House and Industrial School Complex

  • Bullfrog Road Bridge in Frederick County, Maryland

    Bullfrog Road Bridge

  • South Mountain heritage Society HQ MD1

    Burkittsville Historic District

  • Camp Greentop MD4

    Camp Greentop Historic District

  • Camp Misty Mount Lodge

    Camp Misty Mount Historic District

  • Manor House on Carrollton Manor

    Carrollton Manor

  • Catoctin Furnace

    Catoctin Furnace Historic District

  • Catoctin Mountain Park VC MD1

    Catoctin Mountain Park

  • C&O Canal - Lock 28

    Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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    Crampton's Gap Historic District

  • Crum Road Bridge MD HABS1

    Crum Road Bridge

  • Victor Cullen Main 1

    Victor Cullen Center, Old Administration Building

  • Victor Cullen Powerhouse

    Victor Cullen School Power House

  • Emmitsburg town square MD1

    Emmitsburg Historic District

  • Historic John Eyler Farmstead Near Thurmont Maryland

    John Eyler Farmstead

  • Fat Oxen MD1

    Fat Oxen

  • Four Points Bridge

    Fourpoints Bridge

  • Frederick Armory

    Frederick Armory

  • W Second St houses Frderick MD1

    Frederick Historic District

  • Gambrill House

    Gambrill House

  • GracehamMoravianChGracehamMD-2

    Graceham Moravian Church and Parsonage

  • Guilford Maryland

    Guilford

  • Harris Farmhouse Walkersville, MD1

    Harris Farm

  • Hessian Barracks MD1

    Hessian Barracks

  • Highland Lodge

    Highland Lodge

  • Hood College Chapel

    Hood College Historic District

  • Hopewell MD HABS1

    Hopewell

  • L'Hermitage-Best Farm MD1

    L'Hermitage Slave Village Archeological Site

  • Legore Bridge MD1

    LeGore Bridge

  • Lewis Mill MD1

    Lewis Mill Complex

  • Linden Grove, Frederick, Maryland

    Linden Grove

  • Linganore Farm MD1

    Linganore Farm

  • Loats Orphanage

    Loats Female Orphan Asylum of Frederick City

  • Loys Station Covered Bridge

    Loys Station Covered Bridge

  • Markell House, Frederick MD

    George Markell Farmstead

  • McKinstry's Mill MD1

    McKinstry's Mills Historic District

  • Middletown, Maryland Main Street

    Middletown Historic District

  • Monocacy battlefield

    Monocacy National Battlefield

  • Motter House

    John C. Motter House

  • Mount Airy downtown MD1

    Mount Airy Historic District

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    Nallin Farm House

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    Nallin Farm Springhouse and Bank Barn

  • New Market HD MD1

    New Market Historic District

  • Old Mill Road Bridge MD HABS1

    Old Mill Road Bridge

  • Old National Pike Milestone at Dahlgren Road MD1

    Old National Pike Milestones

  • 1 million liter sphere Fort Detrick

    One-Million-Liter Test Sphere

  • Historic Pennterra 1

    Pennterra

  • Poffenberger Road Bridge

    Poffenberger Road Bridge

  • Capitol Limited at Point of Rocks

    Point of Rocks Railroad Station

  • Prospect Hall, Frederick, Maryland

    Prospect Hall

  • Rich Mountain Frederick MD1

    Rich Mountain

  • Roddy Road covered bridge near Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland, built about 1850

    Roddy Road Covered Bridge

  • Rose Hill Manor, Frederick, Maryland

    Rose Hill Manor

  • Routzahn-Miller Farm MD1

    Routzahn-Miller Farmstead

  • St. Euphemia's School MD1

    St. Euphemia's School and Sisters' House

  • St. Johns Church, Creagerstown, Maryland

    St. John's Church at Creagerstown Historic District

  • Burlando Building, National Fire Academy

    St. Joseph's College and Mother Seton Shrine

  • St Pauls Episcopal Church Point of Rocks

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church

  • Schifferstadt

    Schifferstadt

  • Shafer's Mill

    Shafer's Mill

  • Shoemaker House Middletown MD 1

    Henry Shoemaker Farmhouse

  • Spring Bank

    Spring Bank Farm

  • Stancioff House, Urbana

    Stancioff House

  • Stonebraker and Harbaugh, Shafer Building

    Stonebraker and Harbaugh-Shafer Building

  • Strawberry Hill 6297

    Strawberry Hill

  • Tipahato MD1

    Tipahato

  • Reno Monument Fox Gap MD1

    Turner's and Fox's Gaps Historic District

  • Utica Covered Bridge interior

    Utica Covered Bridge

  • George Widrick Historic Home

    George Widrick House

  • George Willard House

    George Willard House

  • James K.P Wolfe House MD1

    James K.P. Wolfe House

  • Woods Mill Farm MD1

    Woods Mill Farm

  • Woodsboro and Frederick Turnpike Company Tollhouse

    Woodsboro and Frederick Turnpike Company Tollhouse

  • John Hanson House MD1

    Hanson-Thomas Houses (former listing)

  • Edgewood House

    Edgewood (former listing)

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