Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Sykes Building

ca. 1895

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017

1. The Sykes Building Marker

Inscription. This building was originally the home and dental office of Doctor Mordecai Gist Sykes. Dr. Sykes was a prominent local businessman who served two terms as Ellicott City’s Mayor (1889-1897). The Building has since housed state and local county offices as well as professional and retail space. Tersiguel's Restaurant opened here in 1990.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 39° 16.065′ N, 76° 47.967′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It is on Main Street (Maryland Route 144) near Forrest Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8293 Main Street, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Starr Funeral Home (a few steps from this marker); Miller Chevrolet (a few steps from this marker); Disney’s Tavern (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Baltimore Regional Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates Market & Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Wootton Law Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); Word Wars I, II and Korea Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard County Courthouse, 1843 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Baltimore Regional Trail (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017

2. The Sykes Building Marker

Dr. Mordecai Gist Sykes image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017

3. Dr. Mordecai Gist Sykes

Close-up of photo on marker

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017

4. Tersiguel's

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,112 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.