National Historic Landmark

Montpelier

Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland
Listed
April 16, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000852

About this property

Montpelier Mansion, sometimes known as the Snowden-Long House, New Birmingham, or simply Montpelier, is a five-part, Georgian style plantation house located south of Laurel in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was most likely constructed between 1781 and 1785. Built by Major Thomas Snowden and his wife Anne, the house is now a National Historic Landmark operated as a house museum. The home and 70 acres (28 ha) remain of what was once a slave plantation of about 9,000 acres (3,600 ha). It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970, primarily for its architecture.

Location

Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland
39.06472, -76.84386

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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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Nearby Battles

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9.8 mi
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When was Montpelier listed on the National Register?

Montpelier was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Montpelier?

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

Is Montpelier a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Montpelier 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 Montpelier?

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

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