He operated the Oakland Mills post office and blacksmith shop with his son William Whipps.

[6] Future Circuit Court Judge James A. Clark Sr. worked for a Mr. Whipps on-site in the late 1800s.

[citation needed] Most recently the property has been purchased by Genevieve Engleman, who resides there.

[8][failed verification] The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

County Executive Ken Ulman was part of the 2010 ground breaking for a road-widening project in front of the historic structures.