National Historic Landmark

Maryland Statehouse

Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000385

About this property

The Maryland State House is located in Annapolis, Maryland. It is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772, and houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the governor and lieutenant governor. In 1783 and 1784 it served as the capitol building of the United States Congress of the Confederation, and is where Ratification Day, the formal end of the American Revolutionary War, occurred. The capitol has the distinction of being topped by the largest wooden dome in the United States constructed without nails. The current building, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, is the third statehouse on its site. The building is administered by the State House Trust, established in 1969.

Location

Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
38.97886, -76.49075

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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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

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0.1 mi
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0.1 mi
Artisan's House
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Nearby Battles

Battle of the Severn 1655
1655Colonial
2.2 mi
Battle of the Severn (Maryland)
1655Colonial
2.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Maryland Statehouse listed on the National Register?

Maryland Statehouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Maryland Statehouse?

Maryland Statehouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Maryland Statehouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Maryland Statehouse 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 Maryland Statehouse?

The period of significance for Maryland Statehouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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