James Drane House
Listed as “Drane, James, House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About James Drane House
James Drane House, at Accident-Bittinger Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 11, 1985. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 5 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Maryland, United States. 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 · 33 MB · National Archives↗1985 to today
- 1985Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2024
James Drane House, Accident, Maryland. 31 Oct 24 - 2026On the Register for 41 years
An old view of James Drane House
Postcards and photographs from Accident’s archive whose captions name it, from 2024. Tap one to see it full screen.
2024Finding James Drane House
Accident-Bittinger Rd., Accident
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of James Drane House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about James Drane House
Is James Drane House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 11, 1985 (Register number 85000059).
Is James Drane House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Casselman's Bridge, National Road, 10.1 miles away.
Can you visit James Drane House?
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 James Drane House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 33 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 106777456 · Wikidata · old views from Accident’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.