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

International Order of Odd Fellows

Photographed by Pete Skillman, July 25, 2025

1. International Order of Odd Fellows Marker

Inscription. Several family plots at the Whipps Cemetery were enclosed by iron posts and decorative fencing with the insignia of the International Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.).

This original ironwork, circa 1833, bears the insignia of the I.O.O.F. The medallion depicts God's all-seeing eye. Their emblem, the three links of chain, appears on several gravestones here.

Early members of the I.O.O.F. were often blacksmiths by trade. William Whipps (1807-1861), founder of the cemetery, and his descendants were blacksmiths, owning and operating the Whipps blacksmith shop at Oakland Manor for over 140 years.

Erected by Whipps Garden Cemetery. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 39° 16.116′ N, 76° 49.624′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It is in Dunloggin. It can be reached from Saint Johns Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3651 St Johns Ln, Ellicott City MD 21042, United

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States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Cemetery Plant Traditions in the 1800s (a few steps from this marker); The White Oak (a few steps from this marker); Health Conditions in the 1800's (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Restoration Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Whipps (within shouting distance of this marker); MacAlpine (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John’s Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Koreatown (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.

Also see . . . Whipps Garden Cemetery.

The Whipps Garden Cemetery educates and inspires Howard County residents to preserve old cemeteries
Photographed by Pete Skillman, July 25, 2025

2. International Order of Odd Fellows Marker - wide view
as a small community park, showcasing local history and culture in the style of the famous garden cemeteries of the 19th century. At the Whipps Garden Cemetery, Howard County Master Gardeners and community volunteers plant and maintain heritage and native species in a variety of different settings, interspersed by pathways, benches and angels around the tombstones. Many plants are typical of those grown in Maryland gardens of the 1800s.

(Submitted on July 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

International Order of Odd Fellows Marker - detail of ironwork image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, July 25, 2025

3. International Order of Odd Fellows Marker - detail of ironwork

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.