National Register of Historic Places

Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III

Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland
Listed
September 4, 1990
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90001370

About this property

Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III is a national historic district in Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland. It is a large residential, commercial, and governmental area in the northwest section of the city. It consists of buildings from the late 18th through the mid 20th century. Residential building styles include Georgian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and American Foursquare. The district includes the Italian Villa style courthouse designed by Richard Upjohn. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Location

Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland
38.57830, -76.07893

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Goldsborough House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Industrial
0.4 mi
Dorchester County Courthouse and Jail
Industrial
0.5 mi
Glasgow
Industrial
0.5 mi
Sycamore Cottage
Industrial
0.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Chesapeake Bay Flotilla Actions 1813
1813Early Republic
8.5 mi

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When was Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III listed on the National Register?

Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III?

Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III?

The period of significance for Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III is recorded as the listed era.

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