The Ridge
Listed as “Ridge, The” · Also known as Ridges; John W. Magruder's "Home Farm"; Lot No. 2, John Magrud
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Ridge
The Ridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 5, 1988. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 121 other Maryland listings. The listing covers 6.8 acres.
What it isBuilding 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 · 86 MB · National Archives↗Finding The Ridge
19000 Muncaster Rd., Redland
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Georgian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.
Memories of The Ridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about The Ridge
Is The Ridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 5, 1988 (Register number 88000267).
Is The Ridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory, 4.8 miles away.
Can you visit The Ridge?
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 The Ridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 86 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 106777858 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.