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National Register of Historic Places

Waters' River

Also known as Robertson Farm

On the National Register since 198442 years
FederalListed 1984Near Fairmount

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Waters' River

Waters' River was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 9, 1984. It was among the first 2 of Fairmount’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 204 other Maryland listings. The listing covers 142 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 · 37 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Waters' River

Hood Rd., Fairmount

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

6 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

More like it

Federal style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.

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Questions about Waters' River

Is Waters' River on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 9, 1984 (Register number 84001882).

Is Waters' River a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Waters' River?

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 Waters' River?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 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 106778264 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.