Phoenix Mill Farm

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Phoenix Mill Farm
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LocationSmouses Mill Road, Dickens, Maryland
Coordinates 39°42′37.2″N78°41′36.2″W / 39.710333°N 78.693389°W / 39.710333; -78.693389 Coordinates: 39°42′37.2″N78°41′36.2″W / 39.710333°N 78.693389°W / 39.710333; -78.693389
Area20 acres (8.1 ha)
Built1845 (1845)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 77000681 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 12, 1977

Phoenix Mill Farm, historically known as Mill Run Farm, is a historic home located in Dickens, Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is a 2+12-story Flemish bond brick structure showing Greek Revival style influences built about 1845. It has a gable roof and double flush chimneys. On the property is the site of Smouse Mill. The home was erected for John Jacob Smouse, who operated the mill. [2]

The Phoenix Mill Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. [1]

Was used as a Bed and Breakfast till 2015 when the owner decided to sell the property.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Ronald L. Andrews (June 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Phoenix Mill Farm" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved 2016-01-01.