Mount Airy in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Hood Building
Circa 1884
— Historic Downtown Mount Airy —
The William Hood Building is the only structure in Mount Airy to escape destruction by fire over the years. It has been the home to several businesses including:
• Selmann and Hood General Merchandise Store
• Hood's Dry Goods Store (shown above)
• Watkins' 5 & 10 Store
• Dennison's Model Railroad Store
• Thayes Framing and Art
• G&H Printing
• Ben Gue's Antiques and Gifts
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.
Location. 39° 22.607′ N, 77° 9.274′ W. Marker is in Mount Airy, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker is on South Main Street (Maryland Route 808) north of Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 S Main St, Mount Airy MD 21771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gillis Building (a few steps from this marker); The Mount Airy Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Sledding in Mount Airy in the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Bobsled (within shouting distance of this marker); Railway Express Agency Baggage Wagon
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
