The Historic Sykesville Colored Schoolhouse
who learned within these four walls.
1904 - 1939
Restoration dedicated on September 15, 2006
With appreciation to the organizations and
individuals whose generous donations of time,
expertise and revenues led to this building's
restoration in order that it can continue
teaching future generations of local children.
List of donors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1836.
Location. 39° 21.859′ N, 76° 58.51′ W. Marker is in Sykesville, Maryland, in Carroll County. It is on Schoolhouse Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sykesville MD 21784, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Baldwin's Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Sykesville (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Town House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Strawbridge Home for Boys (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Sykesville Bypass Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Springfield Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sykesville.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,231 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
