Gwynn Oak in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Franklintown's Historic Roots
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Franklintown gristmill - now a private home - in 1934.
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The milldam on Dead Run (below), a tributary of the Gwynns Falls, in 1901.
Erected by Gwynns Falls Trail Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Gwynns Falls Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1761.
Location. 39° 18.215′ N, 76° 42.752′ W. Marker is in Gwynn Oak, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is at the intersection of Security Boulevard (Maryland Route 122) and Old Ingleside Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Security Boulevard. Marker is at the southeast corner of the intersection. Parking is available at a couple businesses on Old Ingleside Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gwynn Oak MD 21207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gwynns Falls Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Gwynns Falls Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); Caretaker House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gateway to Leakin Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Chapel (approx. 0.7 miles away); Leakin Park at the Crimea Estate (approx. 0.7 miles away); Orianda House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Norman Van Allan Reeves (approx. ¾ mile away).
Also see . . .
1. Image of the marker. (Submitted on March 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
2. Gwynns Falls Trail Council. (Submitted on March 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,748 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on March 21, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on March 18, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.