Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Starr Funeral Home
Ca. 1887
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017
1. Starr Funeral Home Marker
In 1887, a two-story frame print shop was situated on this site. In 1919, Scott Starr purchased the building for use as a funeral home, and also offered autos “for hire”. A new brick addition was added and the frame structure renovated. The building was later referred to as Starr Apartments, and has since been home to many different businesses.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 39° 16.071′ N, 76° 47.959′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. Marker is on Main Street (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8290 Main Street, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Disney’s Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Sykes Building (a few steps from this marker); Miller Chevrolet (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore Regional Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Wootton Law Offices
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017
2. Starr Funeral Home Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017
3. Starr Funeral Home Building
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 18, 2017
4. Starr Funeral Home Building
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
