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

The Patapsco National Bank

Ca 1905

By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2015

1. The Patapsco National Bank Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in the Neo-Colonial Style with doric columns and large squared corner stones for a sense of banking stability. Elegant interior was especially known for its attractive room for ladies, complete with fireplace, desks " and adjoining toilet room." It became the First National Bank before closing in the 1980's.

Erected 2015 by Historic Ellicott City, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 39° 16.049′ N, 76° 47.783′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. Marker is on Main Street west of Tiber Alley, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8098 Main Steet, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Patapsco Bank Building (here, next to this marker); Rosenstock Building (a few steps from this marker); John Williams House (a few steps from this marker); Hunt's General Store & Millinery Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); “Great Panes”

The Patapsco National Bank and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2015

2. The Patapsco National Bank and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); The Odd Fellows Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lauman House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Phoenix Emporium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.

Also see . . . Maryland State Archives Record for the Patapsco National Bank Building. (Submitted on August 18, 2015.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 260 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.