Bloomsbury
About this property
Bloomsbury, also known as the Roger Johnson House, is a sandstone house in southern Frederick County, Maryland. The house was occupied by Roger Johnson, brother of Maryland governor Thomas Johnson, who established Bloomsbury Forge nearby. The property includes the remains of log slave quarters and a rare example of an early log barn. Bloomsbury was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
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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 00001053. It was listed on September 12, 2000.
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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 Bloomsbury listed on the National Register?
Bloomsbury was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Bloomsbury?
Bloomsbury is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bloomsbury?
The period of significance for Bloomsbury is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Bloomsbury?
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