Jonathan Ellicott Building
Ca 1839
Built by Jonathan Ellicott, John Day used this building as a store and a home in the 1850s. Dr. Thomas B. Owings moved here after death of his wife and six of his children in the 1868 flood. More recently this building has housed many dentists, including Drs. J. E. Shreve, Louis Brown, George Hansen, William Bishop and Robert Boman.
Erected by Historic Ellicott City, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 39° 16.111′ N, 76° 48.018′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. It is on Main Street west of Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8370 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department (here, next to this marker); New Fire Station & Transit Terminal (a few steps from this marker); Fire House Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Road (within shouting distance of this marker); MaryLandscapes (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellicotts Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Disneys Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fells Lane Community (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellicott City.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Road to Prosperity (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Old Court House, 1840: (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Historic Ellicott City, Inc. (Submitted on October 6, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
