Elkridge in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Elk Ridge Landing
Erected by The Elkridge Heritage Society, Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1695.
Location. 39° 12.872′ N, 76° 42.825′ W. Marker is in Elkridge, Maryland, in Howard County. Marker is on Old Washington Road, 0.1 miles south of Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkridge MD 21075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herman F. Prehn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elkridge Landing (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Elkridge Landing (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Elk Ridge Landing (approx. 0.4 miles away); Supreme Sacrifice (approx. half a mile away); Elkridge Furnace Inn (approx. half a mile away); A Rural Vacation Spot (approx. half a mile away); Masterpiece of the Early B&O Railroad (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkridge.
More about this marker. There is another marker with identical text about four-tenths of a mile north of this marker on Washington Blvd (US 1).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,350 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 25, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 1, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.