Fort Frederick State Park
Also known as Fort Frederick
About Fort Frederick State Park
Fort Frederick State Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Nov 7, 1973: one of 71 Landmarks in Maryland. The Register lists it for its military and architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 287 acres.
What it isState park 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 · 394 MB · National Archives↗1922 to today
- 1922Built
- 1973Added to the National Register and named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Finding Fort Frederick State Park
Southeast of Big Pool near the junction of MD 56 and 44, in Big Pool, MD
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Fort Frederick State Park
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Fort Frederick State Park
Is Fort Frederick State Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1973 (Register number 73000939).
Is Fort Frederick State Park a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Nov 7, 1973. Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Fort Frederick State Park?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Fort Frederick State Park?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 394 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 106775987 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.