About this property
The Fairmount Heights Historic District encompasses an area of 144 acres (58 ha) in the historic heart of Fairmount Heights, Maryland. The area is notable as one of the first planned African-American communities in the Washington, D.C., area. Predominantly residential in character, most of its housing stock was built between 1900 and 1960, although there has also been recent development. The district includes the original town hall (built 1908). and the first public school for African-Americans in the county (built 1912).
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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 11000821. It was listed on November 18, 2011.
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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 Fairmont Heights Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fairmont Heights Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Fairmont Heights Historic District?
Fairmont Heights Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fairmont Heights Historic District?
The period of significance for Fairmont Heights Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Fairmont Heights Historic District?
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