McPherson's Purchase
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About McPherson's Purchase
McPherson's Purchase, at MD 227, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 3, 1985. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 120 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 · 45 MB · National Archives↗Finding McPherson's Purchase
MD 227, Bensville
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of McPherson's Purchase
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about McPherson's Purchase
Is McPherson's Purchase on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 3, 1985 (Register number 85000019).
Is McPherson's Purchase a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Habre-de-Venture; Thomas Stone National Historic Site, 4.8 miles away.
Can you visit McPherson's Purchase?
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 McPherson's Purchase?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 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 106777199 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.