About this property
Ash Hill, also known as Hitching Post Hill, is a historic two-story brick dwelling located on Rosemary Lane in Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland. The house was built around 1840 by Robert Clark, an Englishman who sought the peace and quiet of the countryside as a contrast to the crowded city life Washington, D.C. In 1875, the property was purchased by General Edward Fitzgerald Beale, a well-connected figure known for his influential social circle. Beale was a close personal friend…
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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 77001523. It was listed on September 15, 1977.
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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 Ash Hill listed on the National Register?
Ash Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 15, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Ash Hill?
Ash Hill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ash Hill?
The period of significance for Ash Hill is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.
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