Avondale
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Avondale
Avondale was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 10, 1975. It was among the first 2 of Westminster’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 121 other Maryland listings. The listing covers 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗Finding Avondale
2.5 miles southwest of Westminster on MD 31, in Westminster, MD
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Georgian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.
Memories of Avondale
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Avondale
Is Avondale on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 10, 1975 (Register number 75000877).
Is Avondale a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Whittaker Chambers Farm, 7.5 miles away.
Can you visit Avondale?
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?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 106776977 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.