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National Register of Historic Places listings in Maryland facts for kids

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Maryland is a state full of amazing history! Did you know it has over 1,500 special places and areas listed on the National Register of Historic Places? This important list helps protect buildings, sites, and districts that tell us about America's past. Every one of Maryland's 23 counties, plus the city of Baltimore, has at least 20 places on this list.


Maryland's Historic Treasures

What is the National Register?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for important historical sites across the United States. It's the official list of places that are worth saving because of their history. These can be single buildings, like an old house or a lighthouse. They can also be larger areas, called "historic districts," which might include many old homes or a whole historic downtown.

Being on this list helps protect these places. It also makes people more aware of their importance. It's a way to celebrate and remember the stories of the past.

Historic Places by County

Here's a look at how many historic places each county in Maryland has on the National Register. These numbers change often as new places are added. They are based on information from April 2008, plus newer updates. The list does not include changes to existing historic areas.

Bostwick Dec 08
Bostwick, Prince George's County
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County # of Sites
1 Allegany 46
2 Anne Arundel 103
3 Baltimore (city) 294
4 Baltimore County 87
5 Calvert 20
6 Caroline 23
7 Carroll 61
8 Cecil 51
9 Charles 39
10 Dorchester 26
11 Frederick 95
12 Garrett 20
13 Harford 79
14 Howard 41
15 Kent 41
16 Montgomery 77
17 Prince George's 102
18 Queen Anne's 38
19 Somerset 73
20 St. Mary's 32
21 Talbot 62
22 Washington 102
23 Wicomico 23
24 Worcester 32
(duplicates) (21)
Total: 1,546
Downtown Brunswick 009
Brunswick Historic District, Frederick County
Nassawango Iron Furnace
Nassawango Iron Furnace Site, Worcester County
St Marys Newport Sept 09
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Newport, Charles County
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