National Register of Historic Places

Arcadia

Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
Listed
August 2, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001458

About this property

Arcadia is a historic house located between Frederick and Buckeystown, Maryland. Erected about 1790, the house overlooks Monocacy National Battlefield. The house was extensively altered in the late 19th century and now possesses an elaborate balconied tower. The interior was also extensively updated at that time. The house played a role in the Civil War when in the days prior to the Battle of Antietam Confederate Colonel (later General) William Pendleton stayed at Arcadia. It later became General George Meade's headquarters in the time leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg. During the Battle of Monocacy General Jubal Early formed his troops at Arcadia. Arcadia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Location

Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
39.36457, -77.41871

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Markell, George, Farmstead
Industrial
0.2 mi
Gambrill House
Industrial
1.6 mi
Guilford
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2.2 mi
Widrick, George, House
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2.2 mi
Buckeystown Historic District
Listed
2.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Monocacy – Best Farm Fighting
1864Civil War
0.6 mi
Monocacy — Worthington Ford Crossing July 9 1864
1864Civil War
0.8 mi
Monocacy – Ricketts' Division Attack
1864Civil War
0.9 mi
Monocacy — Thomas Farm Assault July 9 1864
1864Civil War
1 mi
Monocacy — Ford Crossing Skirmish July 9 1864
1864Civil War
1.1 mi

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When was Arcadia listed on the National Register?

Arcadia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Arcadia?

Arcadia is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Arcadia?

The period of significance for Arcadia is recorded as the industrial era.

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