Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Disney’s Tavern
Ca. 1790
Deborah Disney ran her tavern, a popular gathering place for men, on this site from 1840-1862. The building continued as a tavern thought the late 19th century. Later a fabric store, women's boutique, and antique bookstore, it is one of the oldest and most historic landmarks of Ellicott City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 39° 16.077′ N, 76° 47.968′ 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: 8304 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. Starr Funeral Home (a few steps from this marker); The Sykes Building (a few steps from this marker); Miller Chevrolet (within shouting distance of this marker); Word Wars I, II and Korea Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wootton Law Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore Regional Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard County Courthouse, 1843 (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates Market & Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.
Also see . . . Deborah Disney's Tavern. Maryland Historical Trust Architectural Survey File PDF (Submitted on December 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
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