Near Edgemere in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Todds Inheritance
(National Register of Historic Places)
Photographed by William Pfingsten, 08-19-2007
1. Todd's Inheritance Marker
Thomas Todd settled here from Gloucester County, Virginia, in 1664. Homestead has remained in Todd Family for more than three centuries. Farm once contained 1,700 acres. 17th Century brick house was burned by British Soldiers September 14, 1814, as they withdrew from unsuccessful assault on Baltimore. Rebuilt on site in 1816. Remodeled in 1867.
Erected 1977 by Rotary Club of Dundalk, Innerwheel of Dundalk and Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1935.
Location. 39° 12.85′ N, 76° 26.271′ W. Marker is near Edgemere, Maryland, in Baltimore County. It is on North Point Road (Maryland Route 20) 0.3 miles south of McComas Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9000 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point MD 21219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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: A Heavy Price (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presbytery of Baltimore (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Howard Veterans Park
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Todds Inheritance (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, March 7, 2026
2. Todds Inheritance Marker
The historic site has had a parking lot (2025-26) installed, which has slightly changed the marker's position.
Photographed by Evan Dwyer, March 7, 2026
3. Todds Inheritance -- The house is open for tours seasonally.
Photographed by William Pfingsten, 08-19-2007
4. Todd's Inheritance
Dwelling is closed and under renovations.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 21, 2014
5. Todd's Industry
Boundary Marker
Boundary Marker
“
Beginning of A Track of Land Called INDUSTRY 1792”
This maker embedded in stump in the front (north) yard of Todd's Inheritance marked the boundary of the Todd property when it was called Todd's Industry.
This maker embedded in stump in the front (north) yard of Todd's Inheritance marked the boundary of the Todd property when it was called Todd's Industry.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,415 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
