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National Register of Historic Places

Bostwick

Bladensburg’s first place on the National RegisterListed Aug 19, 1975; only 294 of Maryland’s 1,581 listings are older
Listed 1975Bladensburg
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Bostwick

Bostwick, at 3901 48th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 19, 1975: the first place in Bladensburg to be listed. Only 294 of Maryland’s 1,581 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, art, military and politics, at the state level. The listing covers 9 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric home located at Bladensburg. 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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

3901 48th St., Bladensburg · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1BostwickStart here
  2. 2Market Master's HouseColonial · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3William Hilleary HouseBuilding · next door
  4. 4Peace CrossObject · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5George Washington House (Additional Documentation)Built 1763 · 0.1 mi on
Around it

16 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BHilltop ManorColonial Revival0.4 miDNorth Brentwood Historic DistrictLate Victorian1.1 miBUS Post Office-Hyattsville MainColonial Revival1.1 miONortheast No. 7 Boundary Marker of the Original District of ColumbiaObject1.2 miDHyattsville Historic DistrictSecond Empire1.2 miBHyattsville ArmoryBuilding1.2 miDCheverly Historic DistrictDistrict1.4 miDMount Rainier Historic DistrictCraftsman1.4 miDHyattsville Historic District (Boundary Increase)Queen Anne1.4 miONortheast No. 6 Boundary Marker of the Original District of ColumbiaObject1.5 miONortheast No. 8 Boundary Marker of the Original District of ColumbiaObject1.6 miBMount HopeBuilding1.6 mi★RiversdaleGeorgian · Built 18011.6 miBHarry Smith HouseQueen Anne1.6 miSKenilworth Aquatic GardensBuilt 19381.8 miDWest Riverdale Historic DistrictQueen Anne1.8 mi

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Questions about Bostwick

Is Bostwick on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 19, 1975 (Register number 75002082).

Is Bostwick a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Riversdale, 1.6 miles away.

Can you visit Bostwick?

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 Bostwick?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 106777918 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.