Thainston
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Thainston was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 28, 1990. It was among the first 4 of La Plata’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 31 other Maryland listings. The district takes in 13 historic buildings. The listing covers 378.6 acres.
What it isHistoric district 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 · 70 MB · National Archives↗Finding Thainston
Mitchell Rd., north of MD 225, in La Plata, MD
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Mid-19th Century style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Mid-19th Century.
Memories of Thainston
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Thainston
Is Thainston on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 28, 1990 (Register number 90000436).
Is Thainston 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, 3.1 miles away.
Can you visit Thainston?
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 Thainston?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 70 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 106777235 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.