Melford
Also known as Howerton's Range
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Melford
Melford, at 5103 Crain Hwy., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 6, 1988. It was among the first 4 of Bowie’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 159 other Maryland listings. The listing covers 2.7 acres.
What it isHuman settlement in Maryland, United States of America. 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 · 43 MB · National Archives↗Finding Melford
5103 Crain Hwy., Bowie
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Melford
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Melford
Is Melford on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 6, 1988 (Register number 88000271).
Is Melford a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility, 7 miles away.
Can you visit Melford?
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 Melford?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 106777992 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.