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

Second Patapsco Bank Building

Ca 1886

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2015

1. Second Patapsco Bank Building Marker

Inscription. The last lot won in the 1834 land lottery, then sold to the Patapsco Bank in 1886, which built this Romanesque Revival building to house the Second Patapsco Bank. At one period modernized, it was restored to its original design in the 1970's by Preston Pairo, Jr., who used the building for his law offices.

Erected 2015 by Historic Ellicott City, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 39° 16.05′ N, 76° 47.779′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It 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: 8090 Main Street, 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.

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: The Patapsco National Bank (here, next to this marker); John Williams House (a few steps from this marker); Rosenstock Building (a few steps from this marker); Hunt's General Store & Millinery Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Collier's Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lauman House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Odd Fellows Lodge

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stone Tavern House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.

Other markers no longer nearby. “Great Panes” (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Phoenix Emporium (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Second Patapsco Bank Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2015

2. Second Patapsco Bank Building and Marker

The marker is visible just to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 806 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.