About this property
Maidstone-on-the-Potomac is a historic house and farm near Falling Waters, West Virginia. Located on the Potomac River immediately opposite Williamsport, Maryland, the property consists of a 218-acre (88 ha) tract with a main house dating from c. 1741. The house was built by Evan Watkins, who operated Watkins Ferry on the Potomac, which was used by George Washington and General Edward Braddock. In 1795 the property was sold to Peter Light.
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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 04000311. It was listed on April 14, 2004.
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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 Maidstone-on-the-Potomac listed on the National Register?
Maidstone-on-the-Potomac was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Maidstone-on-the-Potomac?
Maidstone-on-the-Potomac is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Maidstone-on-the-Potomac?
The period of significance for Maidstone-on-the-Potomac is recorded as the colonial era.
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