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

Roland R. Bounds

June 19, 1928 - March 10, 2016

— For his contributions to Historic Ellicott City, Inc. and his service to our community —

 
 
Roland R. Bounds Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 18, 2026
1. Roland R. Bounds Marker
Inscription.
Roland Bounds was the founder of Historic Ellicott City, Inc. He, along with his wife Enalee, not only played a vital role in its formation, but also served as its legal counsel and on the Board of Directors, Roland was a backbone of HEC, Inc. for many years as a strong advocate for preservation efforts in the historic district. His legacy lives on in many HEC, Inc. projects today.
 
Erected by Historic Ellicott City, Inc.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
 
Location. 39° 16.09′ N, 76° 47.901′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It is in Old Ellicott City. It is on Park Avenue east of Court Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3725 Park Ave, Ellicott City MD 21043, United 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,
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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: Votes For Women (a few steps from this marker); Howard County Courthouse, 1843 (within shouting distance of this marker); Word Wars I, II and Korea Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wootton Law Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); The Firehouse Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates Market & Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); The Howard House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterwheel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. Baltimore Regional Trail (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
 
Also see . . .  About Historic Ellicott City, Inc. (Submitted on July 18, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
 
Roland R. Bounds Marker on the grounds of the children's museum image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 18, 2026
2. Roland R. Bounds Marker on the grounds of the children's museum
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jul. 21, 2026