National Register of Historic Places

Fort Frederick State Park

Fort Frederick State Park is a historic place in Big Pool, Washington County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000939.

Big Pool, Washington County, MarylandListed November 7, 1973NRIS #73000939★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Fort Frederick State Park
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About this place

What is Fort Frederick State Park?

Fort Frederick State Park is a Maryland state park on the Potomac River surrounding the restored Fort Frederick, a fortification active in the French and Indian War (1754–1763) and the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The park lies south of the town of Big Pool, Maryland. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal runs through the park grounds. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973.

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Listing details

Name
Fort Frederick State Park
City
Big Pool
County
Washington County
Listed on the National Register
November 7, 1973
NRIS reference number
73000939
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.61307, -78.02063
When was Fort Frederick State Park listed on the National Register?

Fort Frederick State Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.

Where is Fort Frederick State Park located?

Fort Frederick State Park is located in Big Pool, Washington County, Maryland at approximately 39.61307, -78.02063. See the map above.

Is Fort Frederick State Park a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Frederick State Park is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.