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Michael Cresap House
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National Register of Historic Places

Michael Cresap House

Listed as “Cresap, Michael, House”

On the National Register since 197254 years
Listed 1972Oldtown
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About Michael Cresap House

Michael Cresap House, at Main St. at Green Spring Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 14, 1972. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the state level.

Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 34 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Michael Cresap House

Main St. at Green Spring Rd., Oldtown

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Memories of Michael Cresap House

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Questions about Michael Cresap House

Is Michael Cresap House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 14, 1972 (Register number 72000563).

Is Michael Cresap House a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Michael Cresap House?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Michael Cresap House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 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 106776016 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.