De La Brooke Tobacco Barn
About this property
The De La Brooke Tobacco Barn is a historic tobacco barn in rural northern St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is located in a clearing on the north side of Delabrooke Road, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Maryland Route 6, north of Oraville. The barn measures 36 feet by 42 feet 6 inches (11 m × 13 m) and is oriented with its gable ends southeast and northwest. Built about 1815 (or possibly somewhat earlier), it is a well-preserved example of a period tobacco drying barn, which also utilizes a unique internal system of tier poles inside.
Location
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 15000941. It was listed on December 29, 2015.
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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 De La Brooke Tobacco Barn listed on the National Register?
De La Brooke Tobacco Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 29, 2015.
What type of historic resource is De La Brooke Tobacco Barn?
De La Brooke Tobacco Barn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for De La Brooke Tobacco Barn?
The period of significance for De La Brooke Tobacco Barn is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1815.
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