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Frederick

Federal is the label the register puts on more Frederick buildings than any other, 6 of them. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 3 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Hessian Barracks, added Jan 25, 1971.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

29
Listings
3
Historic districts
2
National Historic Landmarks
1971
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedHessian Barracks · Jan 25, 1971
Oldest construction dateScheifferstadt · built 1758

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 5 of the 29 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Federal 6Greek Revival 4Renaissance Revival 2Colonial Revival 1Georgian 1Neoclassical 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 13 of the 29 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Arcadia▾1978
Address
3.5 mi. (5.6 km) S of Frederick on MD 85, Frederick
Listed
Aug 3, 1978
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
78001458
Built
1780
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Arcadia
Bloomsbury▾2000
Address
2062 Thurston Rd., Frederick
Listed
Sep 13, 2000
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Wellcome Farm; Roger Johnson House
Reference
00001053
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Frederick Armory▾1985
Address
Bentz & Second Sts., Frederick
Listed
Sep 25, 1985
Listed for
Military, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
85002672
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Frederick Armory
Frederick Historic District▾1973
Address
2 blocks E and 3 blocks W of Market St., from South St. to 7th St., Frederick
Listed
Oct 18, 1973
Listed for
Military, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
See Also:Hanson-Thomas Houses
Reference
73000916
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Frederick Historic District
Frederick Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾1988
Address
Roughly bounded by Thirteenth, East and Wisner, South and Madison Sts., W. College Terr. and Rosemont and Trail Aves., Frederick
Listed
Jun 13, 1988
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Frederick Historic District
Reference
88000713
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Gambrill House▾1985
Address
Monocacy National Battlefield--MD 355, Frederick vicinity
Listed
Nov 18, 1985
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Boscobel House; See Also:Monocacy National Battlefield
Reference
85002902
Built
1872
Style
Second Empire style
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gambrill House
Guilford▾1975
Address
5927 New Design Rd., Frederick vicinity
Listed
Oct 14, 1975
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Architecture, Agriculture
Significance
State
Also known as
Ellmar; The Resurvey of Locust Level; Homewood
Reference
75000895
Style
Neoclassical architecture, Federal architecture
Contributing
6 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Guilford
Hessian Barracks▾1971
Address
242 S. Market St., Frederick
Listed
Jan 25, 1971
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Frederick Barracks; Revolutionary Barracks
Reference
71000373
Built
1777
Style
Georgian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hessian Barracks
Highland Lodge▾1998
Address
5519 Old National Pike, Frederick
Listed
Oct 22, 1998
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Pequea
Reference
98001262
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Highland Lodge
Hood College Historic District▾2002
Address
401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick
Listed
Dec 30, 2002
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Education, Entertainment and recreation, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
02001581
Built
1893
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hood College Historic District
Kemp Property▾·
Address
1761 Eagle Rock Lane, Frederick
Listed for
Architecture, Agriculture, Religion
Significance
Local
Also known as
Frederick Kemp House, Peter Kemp House, Valentine Doub House, Rocky Springs Farm, Sandy Hill Farm, MIHP No. F-3-314
Reference
100011982
Contributing
6 buildings, 2 structures, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Linden Grove▾1987
Address
Solarex Ct., Frederick
Listed
Sep 10, 1987
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Rocky Creek; Howard, Edward, Farm; Beall, William M., Farm
Reference
87001570
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Linden Grove
Linganore Farm▾2000
Address
6229 Linganore Rd., Frederick vicinity
Listed
May 5, 2000
Listed for
Architecture, Agriculture
Significance
Local
Reference
00000429
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
3 buildings, 1 structure, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Linganore Farm
Loats Female Orphan Asylum of Frederick City▾1972
Address
24 E. Church St., Frederick
Listed
Oct 10, 1972
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Historical Society of Frederick County Building
Reference
72000580
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Loats Female Orphan Asylum of Frederick City
George Markell Farmstead▾2002
Address
4825 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick vicinity
Listed
Dec 27, 2002
Listed for
Architecture, Military
Significance
Local
Also known as
Arcadian Dairy Farm; Thomas Property
Reference
02001584
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
9 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Markell, George, Farmstead
Monocacy National BattlefieldNHL1973
John C. Motter House▾1982
Address
1005 Motter Ave., Frederick
Listed
Dec 2, 1982
Listed for
Law, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82001592
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Motter, John C., House
Nallin Farm House▾1974
Address
Fort Detrick, Frederick vicinity
Listed
May 23, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fort Detrick Building (Family Housing General)
Reference
74000951
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Nallin Farm House
Nallin Farm Springhouse and Bank Barn▾1977
Address
N of Frederick, Frederick vicinity
Listed
Sep 16, 1977
Listed for
Architecture, Agriculture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fort Detrick Buildings #1661 & #1655
Reference
77000695
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Nallin Farm Springhouse and Bank Barn
One-Million-Liter Test Sphere▾1977
Address
N of Frederick on Fort Detrick, Frederick vicinity
Listed
Nov 23, 1977
Listed for
Science
Significance
National
Also known as
Horton Test Sphere; Test Sphere; Cloud Study Chamber
Reference
77000696
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
One-Million-Liter Test Sphere
Prospect Hall▾1980
Address
SW of Frederick on Butterfly Lane, Frederick vicinity
Listed
Sep 8, 1980
Listed for
Military, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Prospect Hall School
Reference
80001810
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Prospect Hall
Rich Mountain▾2005
Address
6434 S. Clifton Rd., Frederick
Listed
Dec 28, 2005
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sines Farm; Holter Farm; Home Farm
Reference
05001480
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
5 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rich Mountain
Rose Hill Manor▾1971
Address
1611 N. Market St., Frederick
Listed
Dec 9, 1971
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Rose Hill; Rose Garden; part of Tasker's Chance
Reference
71000374
Style
Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rose Hill Manor
Saleaudo▾1979
Address
New Design Rd., N of Rt 28, Frederick
Listed
Sep 24, 1979
Listed for
Art, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
79003258
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scheifferstadt▾1974
Address
W. 2nd and Rosemont Sts., Frederick
Listed
Jul 22, 1974
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Reference
74000952
Built
1758
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scheifferstadt
Schifferstadt (aka Scheifferstadt)NHL2016
Spring Bank▾1984
Address
7945 Worman's Mill Rd., Frederick
Listed
Sep 7, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84001772
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Spring Bank
George Widrick House▾1985
Address
Ballenger Creek Pk., Frederick
Listed
Sep 12, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85002172
Style
Federal architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Widrick, George, House
James K.P. Wolfe House▾2002
Address
1201 Motter Ave., Frederick
Listed
Dec 27, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02001582
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wolfe, James K.P., House

Every listing here also appears on its county page for Frederick County.

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  • History of the Fire Companies of Frederick County, Maryland
    Clarence "Chip" Jewell, 2021
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  • Frederick County Characters
    John W. Ashbury, 2013
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  • Frederick County Chronicles
    Marie Anne Erickson, 2012
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  • Frederick in the Civil War
    John W. Schildt, 2010
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  • Frederick County Revisited (MD)
    Historical Society of Frederick County, 2007
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    Lyn Wilkerson, 2010
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    Paul K. Williams, 2013
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    Ralph E. Eshelman, 2012
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