Oak Lawn
Also known as White Hall; Oakland; Dawson Farm
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1975. The Register lists it for its architecture and agriculture, at the local level. The listing covers 72 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗Finding Oak Lawn
2.8 miles north of Ridgely on MD 312, in Ridgely, MD
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Oak Lawn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Oak Lawn
Is Oak Lawn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 28, 1975 (Register number 75000875).
Is Oak Lawn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wye House, 18 miles away.
Can you visit Oak Lawn?
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 Oak Lawn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 106776953 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.