Perry Hall in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Indian Rock
Photographed By David Marks, November 14, 2009
1. Indian Rock Marker
This is the fourth historic marker erected by community leaders as part of a historical education campaign lauched in 2007; the first was at Camp Chapel, the second at the site of Germantown, and the third at the future Gough Park. The marker was constructed by Catskill Castings of New York.
Erected 2009 by Perry Hall Improvement Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 24.02′ N, 76° 28.687′ W. Marker is in Perry Hall, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is at the intersection of Belair Road (U.S. 1) and Joppa Road (County Route 148), on the right when traveling north on Belair Road. Marker is on a small grassy area near the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9103 Belair Road, Nottingham MD 21236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Germantown (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Baltimore Embroidery / The Tanner Homestead (approx. 1.2 miles away); Harry Dorsey Gough (approx. 1.7 miles away); Perry Hall (approx. 1.8 miles away); Camp Chapel (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gunpowder Copper Works (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Harry Dorsey Gough (approx. 2.6 miles away); Gunpowder Falls State Park (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perry Hall.
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Additional keywords. Perry Hall, Belair Road
Photographed By David Marks, November 14, 2009
2. Dedication of the Indian Rock Marker
The Perry Hall Improvement Association dedicated the Germantown marker on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Pictured are Delegate Joe Boteler and PHIA leaders Elmer Klein, David Marks, and Jeffrey Smith.
Photographed By William Dunn, circa 1985
3. Bishop's Inn
This structure was central to the village of Indian Rock. In 1908, Frank Goettner and his family moved from Indian Rock, Pennsylvania, into this converted tollhouse near Belair and Joppa Roads. They changed the name of the inn to the "Indian Rock Hotel." The hotel eventually included a butcher shop. Over time, its name changed to "Bishop's Inn." The structure was demolished in 1985.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2009, by David Marks of Perry Hall, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,064 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on March 8, 2019, by Steven Varner of Escondido, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2009, by David Marks of Perry Hall, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
