Hessian Barracks

242 S. Market St., Frederick, Maryland. County/parish: Frederick.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places January 25, 1971. NRIS 71000373.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Frederick Barracks
  • Revolutionary Barracks

From Wikipedia:

Hessian Barracks

Hessian Barracks, formerly known as Frederick Barracks, is an historic barracks building located in Frederick, Maryland. The State of Maryland contracted to build a barracks in the summer of 1777, but it was not completed until 1781. There were two L-shaped buildings built on the site, but one was demolished in 1871. The building is a two-story stone structure with gallery porches and a gable roof. Hessian Barracks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/106777344

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