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Carson, Rachel, House

Carson, Rachel, House is a historic place in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1991, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 91002058.

Silver Spring, Montgomery County, MarylandListed December 4, 1991NRIS #91002058★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Carson, Rachel, House?

The Rachel Carson House is a historic house in Colesville, Maryland, an unincorporated area near Silver Spring, Maryland. Built in 1956, this typical suburban ranch-style house was where writer Rachel Carson wrote her classic work Silent Spring in 1962. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its association with Carson.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Carson, Rachel, House
City
Silver Spring
County
Montgomery County
State
Maryland
Listed on the National Register
December 4, 1991
NRIS reference number
91002058
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.04685, -77.00026
When was Carson, Rachel, House listed on the National Register?

Carson, Rachel, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1991.

Where is Carson, Rachel, House located?

Carson, Rachel, House is located in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland at approximately 39.04685, -77.00026. See the map above.

Is Carson, Rachel, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Carson, Rachel, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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