Sykesville in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Millard Cooper

1926 - 1980

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 19, 2019

1. Millard Cooper Marker

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Millard Cooper Park, Sykesville's first Town recreation facility, was founded in 1982 in memory of Millard Cooper for his unselfish devotion to the Town of Sykesville. "Coop" as he was known to his friends and co-workers, served the Town as mechanic, Maintenance and Sanitation Supervisor, and as a Policeman. Millard Cooper worked and lived in Sykesville, and gained the respect and admiration of his fellow townsmen through his loyalty to the Town through the strength of his convictions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.

Location. 39° 22.437′ N, 76° 58.042′ W. Marker is in Sykesville, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker is on Cooper Drive north of Warfield Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7273 Cooper Drive, Sykesville MD 21784, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gate House (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Springfield Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3

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miles away); The Strawbridge Home for Boys (approx. half a mile away); The Town House (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sykesville (approx. 0.7 miles away); Baldwin's Station (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sykesville.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 19, 2019

2. Millard Cooper Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.