About this property
Fort Frederick State Park is a Maryland state park on the Potomac River surrounding the restored Fort Frederick, a fortification active in the French and Indian War (1754–1763) and the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The park lies south of the town of Big Pool, Maryland. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal runs through the park grounds. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000939. It was listed on November 7, 1973.
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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 Fort Frederick State Park listed on the National Register?
Fort Frederick State Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Fort Frederick State Park?
Fort Frederick State Park is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort Frederick State Park a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Frederick State Park has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Fort Frederick State Park?
The period of significance for Fort Frederick State Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
Can I research the history near Fort Frederick State Park?
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