Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Walker-Chandler House
Ca 1790
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2015
1. Walker-Chandler House Marker
Originally a private residence, this 3-1/2 story granite block structure is built into solid rock and on a slope such that the entire first floor forms the foundation. The building has housed Kinsey's bookmaking shop, a tavern, the American Red Cross, C&P Telephone Offices and Yate's Record Store. Ellicott's Country Store was opened here in 1962 and is credited as the catalyst for the revitalization of the Ellicott City Historic District.
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 1962.
Location. 39° 16.052′ N, 76° 47.852′ W. Marker is in Ellicott City, Maryland, in Howard County. Marker is on Main Street east of Columbia Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8180 Main Street, Ellicott City MD 21043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Taylor’s (a few steps from this marker); The Howard House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunflower Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Odd Fellows Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Firehouse Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Day-French-Puhl House
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More about this marker. This is the first of a dozen markers installed by Historic Ellicott City, Inc. in 2015. Their website indicates that at least another 10 will be installed.
Also see . . . Walker-Kinsey Houses. Maryland Historical Trust PDF (Submitted on August 22, 2015.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2015
2. Walker-Chandler House and Marker
The marker is barely visible here just to the left of the entrance of the Walker-Chandler House (building with red shutters).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
