Upper Marlboro Residential Historic District facts for kids
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Upper Marlboro Residential Historic District
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 Location in Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by 14204 Old Marlboro Pike, 14519 Elm & 14508 Main Sts., Western Branch & 5600 Old Crain Hwy., Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
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| Area | 83.5 acres (33.8 ha) |
| Built | 1730 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor |
| NRHP reference No. | 12001026 |
| Added to NRHP | December 12, 2012 |
The Upper Marlboro Residential Historic District is a special neighborhood in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. It is known for its many old homes and buildings. This area shows how the town grew from the 1700s all the way to the 1900s.
Upper Marlboro was very important because it was the main town, or county seat, for Prince George's County, Maryland. This means it was where the local government was located. After the American Civil War, many African-American people who had been enslaved moved to this area. They were building new lives in freedom.
Exploring the Historic District
This historic district includes several famous old buildings. These include Kingston, Content, and the John H. Traband House. These places were already recognized as important before the district was created.
Key Buildings to See
One important building is the Trinity Episcopal Church. It is located at 14519 Church Street. This church was built in 1846. It was designed by Robert Carey Long, Jr. in the Gothic Revival style. This style looks like old medieval castles and churches.
Another very old building is at 5415 Old Crain Highway. This house is made of wood and is about one and a half stories tall. Experts believe it was built around 1730. It is thought to be the oldest building in all of Upper Marlboro.
National Recognition
The Upper Marlboro Residential Historic District was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The National Register is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect these special places for the future.
