National Register of Historic Places

Donnelly, Daniel, House

Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland
Listed
December 24, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03001333

About this property

The Daniel Donnelly House is a historic home in Williamsport, Maryland, United States. It is a Flemish bond brick, two-story dwelling on a prominent hill built about 1833. The house shows influence of the Federal and Greek Revival styles. Also on the property are a small garden house, shed, and summerhouse, all small late-20th-century structures. The house is associated with the American Civil War Battle of Falling Waters, which took place July 13 and 14, 1863. The Civil War Sites Advisory Commission found the property to be the best preserved battlefield along the route of Robert E. Lee's retreat from Gettysburg. The Daniel Donnelly House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Location

14906 Falling Waters Rd.
Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland
39.55698, -77.85419

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Falling Waters 1861
1861Civil War
0.9 mi
Skirmish at Falling Waters (1861)
1861Civil War
1.8 mi

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When was Donnelly, Daniel, House listed on the National Register?

Donnelly, Daniel, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Donnelly, Daniel, House?

Donnelly, Daniel, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Donnelly, Daniel, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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