Breakneck Road Historic District

Breakneck Road Historic District is a rural area spanning about 6,270 acres with traditional farms and historical buildings near Flintstone in Allegany County. The landscape maintains its agricultural character and displays various architectural periods through its structures.

The area was settled by early families who established farms and homes that have largely stayed within the same family lines over time. It gained official recognition when added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

The buildings scattered across this area display Federal, Victorian, and Colonial Revival styles that visitors can see when walking through the farms. These structures show how rural families expressed their status and taste through architecture over generations.

The district is accessible for walking and exploring the rural landscape and individual farms at your own pace. Plan time for a leisurely walk to take in the historical structures and farmland that make up the area.

The name comes from the early dangerous road conditions that made travel through the area treacherous for 18th and 19th century travelers. Today the calm rural roads show no sign of their once-risky past.

Location: Maryland

GPS coordinates: 39.67780,-78.61250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41