About this property
Williamsport Historic District is a national historic district in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, United States. The district consists of the historic core of this town. Nearly 20 percent of the buildings in the district date from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They are generally of log or brick construction until the second quarter of the 19th century. The district includes one of fewer than 10 banking houses still remaining in the US that were constructed during the era of the first National Bank, the Williamsport Banking Mansion, circa 1814.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01001184. It was listed on October 25, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Williamsport Historic District listed on the National Register?
Williamsport Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Williamsport Historic District?
Williamsport Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Williamsport Historic District?
The period of significance for Williamsport Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Williamsport Historic District?
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