About this property
The Cray House is a two-room house in Stevensville, Maryland. Built around 1809, it is a rare surviving example of post-and-plank construction, and of a build of small house which once dominated the local landscape. For these reasons it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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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 83002960. It was listed on May 8, 1983.
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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 Cray House listed on the National Register?
Cray House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Cray House?
Cray House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cray House?
The period of significance for Cray House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1809.
Can I research the history near Cray House?
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