National Register of Historic Places

Jerusalem Mill Village

Jerusalem, Harford County, Maryland
Listed
August 19, 1987
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001400

About this property

Jerusalem Mill Village is a living history museum that spans the 18th through early 20th centuries. One of the oldest and most intact mill villages in the U.S. state of Maryland, Jerusalem is located in Harford County, along the Little Gunpowder Falls River. It also serves as the headquarters of the Gunpowder Falls State Park. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 1987. Also on the National Register of Historic Places and located nearby are Jericho Farm and the Jericho Covered Bridge.

Location

Jerusalem, Harford County, Maryland
39.46193, -76.38934

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Jericho Covered Bridge
Industrial
0.2 mi
Jericho Farm
Industrial
0.4 mi
Olney
Industrial
1.6 mi
McComas Institute
Industrial
1.7 mi
Norris-Stirling House
Industrial
2.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of North Point, Maryland 1814
1814Early Republic
12 mi
Defense of Hampstead Hill — Baltimore Outer Line (Sep 13 1814)
1814Early Republic
14.4 mi
Battle of Baltimore / Fort McHenry
1814Early Republic
14.6 mi

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When was Jerusalem Mill Village listed on the National Register?

Jerusalem Mill Village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 19, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Jerusalem Mill Village?

Jerusalem Mill Village is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jerusalem Mill Village?

The period of significance for Jerusalem Mill Village is recorded as the industrial era.

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