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Chestnut Ridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Chestnut Ridge

Also known as Christian Hoopman House

On the National Register since 198343 years
Listed 1983Aberdeen

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

About

About Chestnut Ridge

Chestnut Ridge, at 3850 W. Chapel Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 1, 1983. It was among the first 4 of Aberdeen’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 2 acres.

What it isHome on the National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

3850 W. Chapel Rd., Aberdeen · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Chestnut RidgeStart here
  2. 2WinstedBuilding · next door

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Questions about Chestnut Ridge

Is Chestnut Ridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 1, 1983 (Register number 83003780).

Is Chestnut Ridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sion Hill, 2.8 miles away.

Can you visit Chestnut Ridge?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Chestnut Ridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106777495 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.