National Register of Historic Places

Piper House

Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland
Listed
October 27, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99001279

About this property

The Piper House is a historic home located at the southeast corner of Main and Church Streets in Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland, United States. It has a two-story limestone main block, constructed between 1792 and 1804, with a two-story brick wing, added about 1834. The house features a hip-roofed porch that shelters the main central entrance. The Piper House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Piper House, Washington County, including photo from 1999, at Maryland Historical Trust

Location

200 E. Main St.
Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland
39.45888, -77.74558

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Battle of Antietam – Bloody Lane
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Antietam — Finale: A.P. Hill's Light Division Saves Lee (September 17)
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When was Piper House listed on the National Register?

Piper House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 27, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Piper House?

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

What is the period of significance for Piper House?

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

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