Leitersburg Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Leitersburg Historic District

Leitersburg, Washington County, Maryland
Listed
December 19, 2003
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
03001295

About this property

Leitersburg Historic District is a national historic district at Leitersburg, Washington County, Maryland, United States. The district is centered on this early-19th century village. The village square retains three original early 19th century brick buildings, a tavern, general store, and dwelling; as well as a late-19th century wooden frame grocery store / meeting hall. Most of the original 30 log buildings, somewhat altered, remain. The village contains a cohesive collection of architectural resources reflecting a wide variety of vernacular types and popular expressions dating from the early 19th century through the early 20th century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Location

Leitersburg, Washington County, Maryland
39.69566, -77.61953

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURECOMMERCETRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Leitersburg Historic District listed on the National Register?

Leitersburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Leitersburg Historic District?

Leitersburg Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Leitersburg Historic District?

The period of significance for Leitersburg Historic District is recorded as the modern era.

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