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Commission seeks Maryland Historical Trust guidance on National Register plaque wording
Summary
Commissioners reviewed three plaque concepts and emphasized wording must not imply individual properties are separately listed when the National Register designation applies to the Washington Grove Historic District; Mimi Styles will contact the Maryland Historical Trust for guidance.
The Commission reviewed three house-plaque concepts for properties in the Washington Grove Historic District, including standard rectangular options and a personalized oval design. Members stressed that plaque wording must not suggest an individual property is separately listed on the National Register when the listing applies to the district as a whole.
Commissioners noted the town is listed as a National Register historic district but is not a local or Maryland historic district with separate zoning authority. Commissioner Mimi Styles will contact the Maryland Historical Trust or the appropriate National Register representative to confirm acceptable plaque wording for contributing resources in a National Register historic district and will circulate the response by email.
