Leitersburg Historic District

Summary

Leitersburg Historic District is a national historic district at Leitersburg, Washington County, Maryland, United States. The district is centered on this early-19th century village. The village square retains three original early 19th century brick buildings, a tavern, general store, and dwelling; as well as a late-19th century wooden frame grocery store / meeting hall. Most of the original 30 log buildings, somewhat altered, remain. The village contains a cohesive collection of architectural resources reflecting a wide variety of vernacular types and popular expressions dating from the early 19th century through the early 20th century.[2]

Leitersburg Historic District
Leitersburg Historic District is located in Maryland
Leitersburg Historic District
Leitersburg Historic District is located in the United States
Leitersburg Historic District
LocationLeitersburg-Smithsburg Rd., Leiter St., Leiter's Mill Rd., Ringgold St., Leitersburg, Maryland
Coordinates39°41′42″N 77°37′15″W / 39.69500°N 77.62083°W / 39.69500; -77.62083
Area100 acres (40 ha)
Built1815 (1815)
Architectural styleGeorgian, Federal, et al.
NRHP reference No.03001295[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 19, 2003

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Merry Stinson (November 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Leitersburg Historic District" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved January 1, 2016.

External links edit

  • Leitersburg Historic District, Washington County, including photo from 2002, at Maryland Historical Trust
  • Boundary Map of the Leitersburg Historic District, Washington County, at Maryland Historical Trust