Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Ellicott
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, January 3, 2018
1. John Ellicott Marker
Brother of Andrew, born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 12th month, 28th, 1739 and removed with his brother Andrew from their mills in Bucks Co., 5th month, 16th, 1771, to Baltimore County, Maryland
Here they built mills and settled this place. He died 12th month, 28th, 1794, aged 55 years.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
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. The marker is 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: Andrew 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 (about 500 feet away); Baltimore Regional Trail (about 600 feet away); Yates Market & Hardware
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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).
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, January 3, 2018
2. John Ellicott Marker
The lettering on John Ellicott's headstone is illegible.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, January 3, 2018
3. The Graves of Andrew and John Ellicott
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 452 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
