Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Phoenix Emporium
ca 1858
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, April 24, 2014
1. The Phoenix Emporium Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 16.05′ N, 76° 47.724′ W. Marker was in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It was at the intersection of Main Street and Mulligans Hill Lane on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 8049 Main Street, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: To Preserve the Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stone Tavern House (within shouting distance of this marker); Roads versus Rails (within shouting distance of this marker); B&O Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lauman House
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Other markers no longer nearby. Great Panes (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named B&O Railroad Station (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Road Versus Rails (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Turntable & Track (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. This building was demolished by Howard County as part of the flood prevention plan for Ellicott City.
Also see . . . Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Provides Comprehensive Update on the State of Historic Ellicott.
This(Submitted on July 28, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)month, Howard County began work to remove the four buildings along lower Main Street, 8049, 8055, 8059 and 8069. This work is being done generally by hand, in a process called building deconstruction. This process will include salvaging character defining elements previously identified for preservation such as ironwork, cornices, granite and selected doors and windows, to be reused elsewhere in the historic district. Once complete, the site will be stabilized so community members and visitors can begin to enjoy a new, vibrant outdoor space with views of the Tiber River, while plans for an expanded Tiber Park commence.Photographed by Tom Fuchs, April 24, 20142. The Phoenix Emporium Restaurant
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2014, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,087 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2014, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.
