Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Andrew Ellicott
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, January 3, 2018
1. Andrew Ellicott Marker
Was born in Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, 1st month, 22nd, 1733; to which place his grandfather emigrated from near Falmouth, England about the year 1700, soon after his marriage to Mary Fox
Andrew moved from his mills in Bucks County, 5th month, 16th, 1771, and became interested with his brother John, in the settlement & improvement of this place, and in Baltimore. He died 6th month, 20th, 1809, aged 76 years
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1733.
Location. 39° 15.943′ N, 76° 47.938′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It can be reached from Old Columbia Pike 0.1 miles south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Located in the Ellicott Graveyard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3773 Old Columbia Pike, 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 South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Ellicott (here, next to this marker); Friends Meeting House and Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor's Row (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tonge Row (about 500 feet away); Day-French-Puhl House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Baltimore Regional Trail (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Andrew Ellicott. This marker commemorates Andrew Ellicott, a miller and founding brother of Ellicott City. It honors him, not his nephew, Andrew Ellicott the surveyor (1/24/1754-8/28/1820).
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, January 3, 2018
2. Andrew Ellicott Marker
The lettering on Andrew Ellicott's headstone is illegible.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
