John Brown's Headquarters
Also known as Kennedy Farm
About John Brown's Headquarters
John Brown's Headquarters 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 politics, at the national level. The listing covers 1.8 acres.
What it isSamples Manor, Maryland, a National Historic Landmark. 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 · 366 MB · National Archives↗Finding John Brown's Headquarters
Chestnut Grove Rd., Dargan
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 John Brown's Headquarters
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about John Brown's Headquarters
Is John Brown's Headquarters on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1973 (Register number 73000941).
Is John Brown's Headquarters a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Nov 7, 1973. Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit John Brown's Headquarters?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of John Brown's Headquarters?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 366 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 106775989 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.