Buckeystown Historic District

Buckeystown Historic District is a settlement spanning multiple centuries with Victorian, Gothic, and Colonial Revival buildings situated along tree-lined streets. The structures are distributed across a large area and display a variety of architectural designs and materials.

The area was granted as a land parcel named Good Luck to a settler in 1731 and long served as an agricultural region. Over time, the settlement evolved into an established community with its own infrastructure and many permanent dwellings.

Residences throughout the district display plaques showing their construction dates, revealing how the community developed over time. Walking through, you can see how building styles and architectural preferences changed across different eras.

The location is best explored on foot or by car, with Maryland State Highway 85 running through the district and providing access to main buildings. It helps to move slowly through the area to notice architectural details and historical markers.

Two historical mills once operated along the Monocacy River, which flows behind the southern section of the settlement. These mills were important economic centers and show how water and energy fueled community development in earlier times.