Wagon Shed
circa 1900
A wagon shed is a shelter for horse-drawn wagons, commonly used before the introduction of tractors. The shed's open ends allows wagons to be driven through without needing to back up.
The Mt. Pleasant wagon shed features a corn crib between two storage bays, a design characteristic of Howard County farm architecture. wagons could enter and deposit corn directly into the crib through the elevated doors on the east and south walls. The foundations elevated the corn crib to help prevent rodent infestation.
A wagon is a wooden four-wheeled cart for goods and materials pulled by horses, mules, oxen or tractors.
Erected by Howard County Conservancy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 39° 18.926′ N, 76° 52.479′ W. Marker is in Woodstock, Maryland, in Howard County. It can be reached from Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10520 Old
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); Corn Crib (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Mt. Pleasant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mt. Pleasant (about 300 feet away); Log Cabin Viewing Window (about 300 feet away); Howard County Master Gardners Demonstration Garden (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodstock.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
