National Register of Historic Places

Terra Rubra

Keysville, Carroll County, Maryland
Listed
July 23, 1978
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78001449

About this property

Terra Rubra is a historic home and plantation located near Keysville, Carroll County, Maryland. It was the birth site of Francis Scott Key in 1779. The present Federal-style house was built in the 1850s after the Key residence had become badly deteriorated. The original house was built in the 1770s by Francis Key for his son John Ross Key, father of Francis Scott Key. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Terra Rubra, Carroll County, including photo in 2002, at Maryland Historical Trust

Location

Keysville, Carroll County, Maryland
39.62562, -77.24869

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When was Terra Rubra listed on the National Register?

Terra Rubra was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Terra Rubra?

Terra Rubra is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Terra Rubra is recorded as the listed era.

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