About this property
Abraham Hall, constructed in 1889, is located on the northeast side of Old Muirkirk Road in the center of the historic African American community of Rossville, a section of Prince George's County, Maryland near Beltsville. It was constructed by the Benevolent Sons and Daughters of Abraham, an African American society that was established for the social welfare of its members. Originally known as Rebecca Lodge #6 of the Benevolent Sons and Daughters of Abraham, the building was constructed by…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000146. It was listed on March 14, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Abraham Hall listed on the National Register?
Abraham Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Abraham Hall?
Abraham Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Abraham Hall?
The period of significance for Abraham Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
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