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Avondale Mill
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National Register of Historic Places

Avondale Mill

Also known as Crabb`s Mill

On the National Register since 197947 years
Listed 1979Laurel

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

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About Avondale Mill

Avondale Mill, at 21 Avondale St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 20, 1979. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level. The listing covers 1.6 acres.

What it isUnited States historic place. 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 Avondale Mill

21 Avondale St., Laurel

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

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2 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 Avondale Mill

Is Avondale Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 20, 1979 (Register number 79003267).

Is Avondale Mill a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bollman Suspension and Trussed Bridge, 2.2 miles away.

Can you visit Avondale Mill?

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 Avondale Mill?

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 106777906 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.