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Hessian Barracks

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A landmark on Clarke Pl, in the middle of things: 161 places within a five-minute walk. One of 81 history & landmarks in Frederick.

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On the National Register since 1971

Hessian Barracks

Hessian Barracks

Hessian Barracks was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 25, 1971. It is significant for its military and architecture at the national level.

Hessian Barracks, formerly known as Frederick Barracks, is an historic barracks building located in Frederick, Maryland. The State of Maryland contracted to build a barracks in the summer of 1777, but it was not completed until 1781. There were two L-shaped buildings built on the site, but one was demolished in 1871. The building is a two-story stone structure with gallery porches and a gable roof. Hessian Barracks …

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101 Clarke Pl

The nearest neighbor is Maryland School for the Deaf, 1 min walk away.

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Address101 Clarke Pl · 21701
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Address
101 Clarke Pl
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Phone
(301) 360-2011
Website
http://www.visitfrederick.org
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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