Near Perry Hall in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“Long Calm”

Maryland History

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 29, 2007

1. "Long Calm" Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

During the Colonial Period this was one of the most navigable stretches of the Gunpowder Falls. A Ferry operated here between 1754 and 1759. The Nottingham Forge and Gunpowder Furnace built metal products and battleship parts from 1759 to 1858, when a flood destroyed the industrial site.

Erected 2004 by Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.

Location. 39° 24.814′ N, 76° 24.425′ W. Marker is near Perry Hall, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Philadelphia Road (Maryland Route 7) 0.1 miles north of Forge Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perry Hall MD 21128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union of Brother and Sisters of Ford’s Asbury Lodge No. 1 (approx. ¼ mile away); The Sweathouse Road (approx. 2 miles away); Camp Chapel (approx. 2.1 miles away); Harry Dorsey Gough

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(approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Harry Dorsey Gough (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gunpowder Falls State Park (approx. 2.2 miles away); Joppa Town (approx. 2.4 miles away); “Whitemarsh” (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perry Hall.

Big Gunpowder Falls image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 29, 2007

2. Big Gunpowder Falls

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,479 times since then and 160 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.