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

Elk Ridge Landing

Photographed By F. Robby, December 29, 2003

1. Elk Ridge Landing Marker

Inscription. An important colonial port for shipment of Tobacco. Here in 1765 Zachariah Hood, Maryland’s “Stamp Act” agent, was hanged in effigy. Lafayette’s troops camped here April 17-18, 1781 on the way to engage Cornwallis in Virginia. George Washington passed many times.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

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° 13.071′ N, 76° 42.43′ W. Marker is in Elkridge, Maryland, in Howard County. Marker is on Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles south of South Street, 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. 0.2 miles away); Elkridge Landing (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Elkridge Landing (approx. ¼ mile away); Elkridge Furnace Inn (approx. 0.3 miles

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away); During the Civil War (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Rural Vacation Spot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Masterpiece of the Early B&O Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Elk Ridge Landing (approx. 0.4 miles 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 south of this marker on Old Washington Road (US 1).

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008

2. Elk Ridge Landing Marker

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008

3. Elk Ridge Landing Marker

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 1, 2008

4. Elk Ridge Landing Marker

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 2,634 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 25, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 1, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.