As part of the General Plan for the physical development of that part of the Maryland-Washington Regional District in Prince George's County, Maryland, there has been prepared, adopted, and approved a master plan for historic preservation, titled "Historic Sites and Districts Plan, Prince George's County, Maryland," which constitutes an amendment of the General Plan for the Maryland-Washington Regional District. Said plan designates historic resources, Historic Sites, and Historic Districts, and delineates their boundaries; it proposes means for the integration of historic preservation into the planning process; and it suggests other measures to advance the goals of historic preservation. The master plan for historic preservation specifies the significant characteristics and values of each Historic Site and Historic District, and includes boundary justification for each Historic District.

In considering unclassified historic resources for classification as Historic Sites or Historic Districts, the following criteria are applicable: Historical and Cultural Significance. The historic resource: Has significant character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the County, State, or Nation; Is the site of a significant historic event; Is identified with a person or a group of persons who influenced society; or Exemplifies the cultural, economic, social, political, or historic heritage of the County and its communities. Architectural and Design Significance. The historic resource: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; Represents the work of a master craftsman, architect or builder; Possesses high artistic values; Represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or Represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or County, due to its singular physical characteristics or landscape. If the historic resource meets any of the criteria noted above, it may be classified as a Historic Site or Historic District.