Araby
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Araby
Araby was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 25, 1974. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 204 other Maryland listings. The listing covers 74 acres.
What it isHistoric house located near Mason Springs, Charles County, Maryland. 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 · 21 MB · National Archives↗1750 to today
- 1750Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Finding Araby
Near Potomac Heights, MD (1.6 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Araby
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Araby
Is Araby on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 25, 1974 (Register number 74000947).
Is Araby 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, 5.4 miles away.
Can you visit Araby?
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 Araby?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 106777171 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.