kids encyclopedia robot

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

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Map of Maryland highlighting Somerset County
Location of Somerset County in Maryland

Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most special places in your community? In Somerset County, Maryland, there are many buildings, farms, and even boats that are so important they've been added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect these amazing spots so people can learn about them for many years to come.

This page is a list of these cool historic places in Somerset County, Maryland. There are 73 properties and areas on this list!

Awesome Historic Places in Somerset County

Somerset County is full of history, and many places here have been recognized for their importance. Let's explore some of them!

Historic Homes and Buildings

Many old houses and buildings in Somerset County tell stories of the past.

  • Academy Grove Historic District: This area in Upper Fairmount, Maryland was added to the list in 1984. It includes the historic Fairmount Academy.
Fairmount Academy, front (21441593869)
Fairmount Academy, part of the Academy Grove Historic District.
Beckford at Princess Anne
Beckford, a historic home in Princess Anne.
Beverly1
Beverly, a historic property near Princess Anne.
CrisfieldArmoryLRWalls
The Crisfield Armory.
Kingston Hall HABS MD1
Kingston Hall.
Make Peace HABS MD1
Make Peace, a historic property.
Address restricted
This image represents a site whose exact location is kept secret to protect it.
  • Sudler's Conclusion: Northwest of Manokin, Maryland, this property was listed in 1973.
Sudler's Coclusion HABS MD1
Sudler's Conclusion.
Teackle Mansion (Oblique View) 2
The Teackle Mansion.
Ward Brothers' Home (21628648495)
The Ward Brothers' House.

Historic Churches

Churches often have a long history and are important to their communities.

Manokin Presbyterian Church (2399231503)
Manokin Presbyterian Church.
QuindocquaLRWalls
Quindocqua United Methodist Church.
  • Rehobeth Presbyterian Church: South of Rehobeth, Maryland, this church was listed in 1974.
  • Rock Creek Methodist Episcopal Church: Near Chance, Maryland, this church was added in 1990.
  • St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church and Joshua Thomas Chapel: In Deal Island, Maryland, these churches were recognized in 1990.
  • St. Mark's Episcopal Church: In Kingston, Maryland, this church was listed in 1990.
  • St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church: In Westover, Maryland, this church was added in 1996.
  • St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church: Near Tulls Corner, Maryland, this church was recognized in 1990.
  • St. Peter's Methodist Episcopal Church: In Hopewell, this church was listed in 1990.

Historic Districts

Sometimes, a whole area or neighborhood is considered historic because it has many important buildings or tells a big story.

Somerset County Courthouse, Princess Anne
The Somerset County Courthouse, part of the Princess Anne Historic District.
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore: The campus of this university in Princess Anne, Maryland was recognized as a historic district in 2005.
  • Upper Fairmount Historic District: This district in Upper Fairmount, Maryland was added in 1993.

Historic Boats (Skipjacks)

Somerset County is on the water, so it's no surprise that some historic boats are on the list! These are called skipjacks, which are traditional fishing boats from the Chesapeake Bay.

  • CLARENCE CROCKETT: This skipjack was listed in 1985.
  • F.C. LEWIS, JR: Another skipjack added in 1985.
  • FANNIE L. DAUGHERTY: This skipjack was also recognized in 1985.
  • HOWARD: This skipjack joined the list in 1985.
  • IDA MAY: This skipjack was listed in 1985.
IdaMayLRWalls
The skipjack Ida May.
  • ISLAND BELLE: This vessel from Smith Island, Maryland was recognized in 1979.
  • SEA GULL: This skipjack was added in 1985.
  • SUSAN MAY: Another skipjack listed in 1985.
  • THOMAS W. CLYDE: This skipjack was also recognized in 1985.
Skipjack Thomas W. Clyde
The skipjack Thomas W. Clyde.
kids search engine
National Register of Historic Places listings in Somerset County, Maryland Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.