National Register of Historic Places

Princess Anne Historic District

Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland
Listed
October 13, 1980
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
80001834

About this property

The Princess Anne Historic District is located in Princess Anne the county seat of Somerset County, Maryland on Maryland's Eastern Shore. There has been little change due to industry or other development, and the town retains much of its historic character since its founding in the early 18th century. It has been the governmental center since the county was formed in 1742 and the present courthouse is one of the most architecturally distinguished in the state. Within the historic district are a few pre-Revolutionary structures, a high concentration of Federal and Victorian architecture, vernacular dwellings as well as 19th and early-20th century commercial and public buildings. The district contains approximately 270 structures of which nearly 90 percent are contributing to the character of the district. John W. Crisfield House ("Somerset House") (c.1852 and earlier) Littleton Long House (c.1830) (See Somerset County Historical Trust) St. Andrews Episcopal Church (1767–73, 1859, 1896) William Geddes House ("Tunstall Cottage") (c.1755) It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Location

Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland
38.20562, -75.69389

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Sources

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When was Princess Anne Historic District listed on the National Register?

Princess Anne Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Princess Anne Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Princess Anne Historic District?

The period of significance for Princess Anne Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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