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Mt. Carmel Monastery
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National Register of Historic Places

Mt. Carmel Monastery

On the National Register since 197353 years
Listed 1973Near La Plata

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

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About Mt. Carmel Monastery

Mt. Carmel Monastery was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 4, 1973. It was among the first 0 of La Plata’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its religion, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isHistoric monastery 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 · 29 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Mt. Carmel Monastery

Near La Plata, MD (1.8 mi from the town center)

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

Around it

4 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

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Questions about Mt. Carmel Monastery

Is Mt. Carmel Monastery on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 4, 1973 (Register number 73000913).

Is Mt. Carmel Monastery a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Habre-de-Venture; Thomas Stone National Historic Site, 2.8 miles away.

Can you visit Mt. Carmel Monastery?

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 Mt. Carmel Monastery?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 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 106777205 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.