Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Baltimore and Frederick Turnpike Milestone

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 19, 2020

1. Baltimore and Frederick Turnpike Milestone Marker

Inscription. This milestone shows the distance, in miles, from the Baltimore courthouse to Ellicott City on the Baltimore and Frederick Turnpike, a toll road. The turnpike company was chartered in 1805 and the road was completed in 1818. The markers, made of Baltimore gneiss from the Ellicott City area, were placed at each mile during the initial construction of the turnpike.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 39° 16.074′ N, 76° 47.696′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It is on Frederick Road just east of Maryland Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8004 Frederick Road, 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

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the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Patapsco Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Roads versus Rails (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named B&O Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); To Preserve the Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stone Tavern House (within shouting distance of this marker); Turntable & Track (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lauman House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Freight House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.

Other markers no longer nearby. Road Versus Rails (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); B&O Railroad Station (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Phoenix Emporium (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Turntable & Track (was within shouting distance

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 19, 2020

2. Baltimore and Frederick Turnpike Milestone Marker

The milestone is on the ground below the plaque.

of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Ellicott City Station, 1831 (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.