Whiteford, Maryland

Whiteford is an unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland, United States.[1] The community has historically had a strong Welsh heritage, which is reflected in the local architecture.

The town, a part of the Whiteford-Cardiff Historic District, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Until 1978, this community was served by the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad at milepost 42.4.[2][3] Also on the National Register are the Broad Creek Soapstone Quarries and Slate Ridge School.[2]

The populated place Cambria lies to the northwest of Whiteford.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whiteford (Populated Place)
  2. 1 2 National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  3. Maryland Historical Trust: Listing for Whiteford-Cardiff Historic District

Coordinates: 39°42′32″N 76°20′44″W / 39.70889°N 76.34556°W / 39.70889; -76.34556


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