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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Baltimore County, Maryland
Towson is the county seat for Baltimore County
Adjacent to Baltimore County, Maryland
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Baltimore successfully resisted the British assault in September 1814, thanks to thousands of determined volunteer citizen-soldiers. The following year a grateful city laid the cornerstone for the Battle Monument in downtown Baltimore, the first War . . . — — Map (db m83041) HM
In honor and eternal memory of the men and women of this community who gave their lives in the two World Wars 1917-18, 1941-45.
“They do me wrong who say I come no more when once I knocked and failed to find you in. For a very day I stand . . . — — Map (db m101204) WM
In honor of all veterans who served this great country on land, sea, and in the air, and foreign soil so freedom, justice and democracy may prevail. May the living be blessed and the departed rest in peace. Amen. — — Map (db m101223) WM
In tribute to the members of Local 2609 U.S.W.A. that proudly served in the Armed Forces of our country in time of peace and war — — Map (db m212910) WM
The Methodist Meeting House that stood near this site saw action September 11-12, 1814. Brigadier General John Stricker camped 3,200 troops here to await the enemy’s advance. When the Americans withdrew, British soldiers camped on the same . . . — — Map (db m83036) HM
This tablet commemorates the service in World War II of two thousand and one hundred and ninety employees of the Point Breeze Works, and is dedicated to their honor and to the memory of the following who gave their lives for our country. . . . — — Map (db m115242) WM
This beautiful, ornamental water fountain was built in the early 1900s as part of the Bay Shore Amusement Park. Operating between 1906-1947, the park was located on approximately 20 acres of property in this area. The primary purpose of the . . . — — Map (db m49092) HM
The cupola atop the Ridgely house, c. 1767 farmhouse located near here, served as a lookout station in 1813 and 1814, operated by Major Josiah Green. A white flag raised on September 11, 1814, indicated that a British fleet was moving . . . — — Map (db m79760) HM
North American beaver build dams and wetlands that are among the most biologically productive ecosystems in the world. Beavers are considered a "keystone species," one that has a greater impact on its ecosystems in relation to its abundance. . . . — — Map (db m208486) HM
Following a dawn landing at the tip of North Point, British Forces passed here en route to Baltimore. About four miles further on they encountered American skirmishers under Major Heath. — — Map (db m2121) HM
Restored by the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum, assisted by Beta Alpha Tau Honor Society-CCBC-Dundalk and B & B Welding Company.
The Shaw residence, located 100 feet west, was used by the British officers as a staging . . . — — Map (db m68529) HM
Developed by the Pennsylvania Steel Company in 1887-91, the Sparrows Point Steel plant and shipyard were purchased by Bethlehem Steel in 1916, and grew to become the largest in the world. Vital supplier of steel and ships during both the World Wars. . . . — — Map (db m95977) HM
The Presbytery of Baltimore here commemorates the first regular services of the Presbyterian Church within its bounds. These were held by the Rev. Hugh Conn in the neighboring house of Thomas Todd in March 1714-15. — — Map (db m68530) HM
Originally built in 1906 by the United Railways and Electric Company on this site, stood the once grand Bay Shore Park Restaurant. As the picture below captures the beauty of the former building's elaborate architecture complete with pergolas and . . . — — Map (db m49090) HM
The #26 streetcar brought thousands of Baltimoreans to Bayshore Park. Trolleys provided a convenient way for people to travel and could be chartered for group outings. Many people spent their vacations trolleying, using trolley maps to see where . . . — — Map (db m49089) HM
British troops landing at North Point on September 12, 1814, could almost taste victory. Three weeks earlier they defeated the Americans at Bladensburg and invaded Washington. Now 4,500 men marched up North Point Road toward Baltimore, while the . . . — — Map (db m79759) HM
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During the War of 1812 the young United States was embroiled in conflict with Great Britain. From 1812 to 1815 Americans fought to protect their rights and economic independence. They faced superior enemy forces on the . . . — — Map (db m233036) HM
Established 1772 by the three Ellicott brothers from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They opened the road from here to Baltimore. The B. and O. R. R. was completed to this point May 20, 1830. — — Map (db m175) HM
This house was built in 1789 by George Ellicott, a Quaker, who was a miller, surveyor, merchant and astronomer. He was friend and advisor to America's first black man of science, Benjamin Banneker, who visited here. He also entertained Chief Little . . . — — Map (db m193) HM
Shoreline forest buffers are important for healthy streams and rivers. Forest buffers along streams and shorelines filter pollutants to improve water quality.
An Ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things that are dependent on each . . . — — Map (db m62886) HM
This water quality wet pond was constructed in 2006 to reduce pollution entering Hopkins Creek, Middle River, and the Chesapeake Bay. The pond filters the runoff draining from 124 acres of land including Stemmers Run Elementary School, the Middlesex . . . — — Map (db m63279) HM
Oldest Methodist Congregation in Maryland worshipping in its original location. Organized as Fork Meeting by Robert Strawbridge. Land near “The Forks of the Gunpowder” given in 1771 by James Baker, who converted to Methodism under the . . . — — Map (db m1928) HM
Completed in 1900, this battery contained two 3" rapid fire guns. Named in honor of Lieut. Levi Clagett, who was killed in the defense of Fort McHenry. — — Map (db m68690) HM
Completed in 1900 and armed in 1902 with two 6" disappearing rifles. Named in honor of Judge Joseph H. Nicholson, Captain of Volunteer Artillery, in the defense of Fort McHenry, September 13 & 14, 1814. — — Map (db m68692) HM
Fort Howard had its beginning when the U. S. Government began to purchase land for the post in 1896. Its location at the mouth of the Patapsco River, was excellent for its purpose, the defense of the City of Baltimore from naval attack. Until April . . . — — Map (db m2124) HM
Built here in 1896 to defend Baltimore from possible naval attack. Named for Col. John Eager Howard, Revolutionary hero. Five coastal artillery batteries bore names of Col. Davis Harris; Francis Scott Key; Judge Joseph H. Nicholson; Brig. Gen. John . . . — — Map (db m68401) HM
At 3 a.m. on September 12, 1814, British began landing troops and supplies here from ships anchored in Old Road Bay. By 6:30 a.m., columns formed on Long Log Lane (now Old North Point Road) when bugles sounded at 7 a.m., 4700 British soldiers, . . . — — Map (db m2127) HM
This building originally contained the electrical generating and power distribution equipment for the fort's searchlights, used for night illumination of the river. — — Map (db m68694) HM
Transport ships carrying a British invasion force arrived in Old Road Bay, September 11, 1814. Before dawn the next day, troops were ferried to this landing site to begin the 15-mile march to Baltimore. Reinforced by navy warships, they expected . . . — — Map (db m79775) HM
Thomas Todd settled here from Gloucester County, Virginia, in 1664. Homestead has remained in Todd Family for more than three centuries. Farm once contained 1,700 acres. 17th Century brick house was burned by British Soldiers September 14, 1814, as . . . — — Map (db m2123) HM
Todd’s Inheritance is a lasting symbol for Americans land especially Baltimoreans) who stood their ground when attacked by invading forces. Throughout the War of 1812, settlements around the Chesapeake Bay fell to British raiders who had superior . . . — — Map (db m79874) HM
Manufacturing village started in 1827 on site of Isaiah Linton`s 1772 Jericho Lower Gristmill by Dean Walker and members of Shaw and Tiffany families. Town acquired in 1838 by James Mahool. The first cotton mill burned in 1881. Second cotton mill . . . — — Map (db m152209) HM
Freeland, Maryland is the last of the small rural villages in Northern Baltimore County that flourished along the route of the Northern Central Railroad during the late 1800's and early 1900's. It is located just 1-1/2 miles south of the . . . — — Map (db m131332) HM
A frontier parish church authorized by Act of Assembly 1742 as “a Chapel of Ease for the Forest Inhabitants” of Saint Paul’s Parish (Baltimore). Reverend Thomas Craddock inducted as first minister January 14, 1745. — — Map (db m2070) HM
Named for free school of Trentham, Staffordshire, England, where Reverend Thomas Craddock had taught. When he married High Sheriff John Risteau’s daughter, this estate was her dowry. They built a house in 1746 and in 1747 he opened a boy’s boarding . . . — — Map (db m2069) HM
Levi Hollingsworth built a mill here to roll and fabricate refined blocks of copper that were shipped to Baltimore from Wales and hauled to the mill by oxcart. The copper used for the roofing of the original dome of the Capitol was rolled and . . . — — Map (db m152193) HM
Authorized by the Maryland Legislature in 1816 to open a road from Baltimore City with two branches, one through “Belle Air” to the Susquehanna at Rock Run, and the other to Susquehanna Bridge at McCall’s Ferry, Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m21524) HM
Founded in 1868 for the purpose of promoting the cause of morality and religion by holding camp meetings under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Incorporated 1871 and reincorporated 1884 under present name of the Emory Grove . . . — — Map (db m2066) HM
By 1860 the Western Maryland Railroad reached this site. In 1871 Dr. Charles A. Leas employed Augustus Bouldin, surveyor, to plan the town. The railroad and ideal climate encouraged the early development as a resort center with Victorian summer . . . — — Map (db m2067) HM
The Western Maryland Rail Road Station at Glyndon was built in 1895 of Baltimore County white marble with a red tile roof. Destroyed by fire on December 24, 1903, the building was replaced in 1904 with the present brick structure. On June 7, . . . — — Map (db m82281) HM
Glyndon's "pump house" dates to October 1915, when the Glyndon Volunteer Fire Company decided to dig a new well to meet the community's water needs. The Fire Company, located at the time at 41 Railroad Avenue and led by President C.H. Whittle . . . — — Map (db m176174) HM
Some of the finest granite on the North American continent was quarried in this area for over a century. The village of Granite was first named Waltersville after the Walters/Blunt family who founded the local quarrying industry, circa 1820. The two . . . — — Map (db m154452) HM
The Gwynns Falls Trail begins near Franklintown at the abrupt end of Interstate 70 and passes by two of the community's landmarks, a mill and an inn. The gristmill operated on Dead Run from 1761 to 1934. Franklintown Inn accommodated patrons of a . . . — — Map (db m115238) HM
"Baltimore Farm Where They Raise — Good, Honest Citizens",
"Just outside the pretty little village of Arbutus, about seven miles from Baltimore, there is a farm whose principle product for 60 years has been men. It is a beautiful farm, too, . . . — — Map (db m145239) HM
On this site in 1830 a hotel with a waiting room and ticket office was built to serve passengers of the B & O Railroad. Here horses were changed for the final 5-mile trip to Ellicott Mills. Hence the name Relay House. As the B & O Railroad grew the . . . — — Map (db m103010) HM
This building housed the first known general store in the Village of Hereford. The Batchelor Store was owned and operated by William Lewis and Mary Batchelor beginning in 1889. Since then, the building has housed a variety of businesses that have . . . — — Map (db m240373) HM
Built in 1797 by Nicholas Foster and Christopher Walker. This mill was once the hub of an agricultural community. It is now a private residence within Gunpowder Falls State Park. — — Map (db m98209) HM
First Roman Catholic Church in (present) Baltimore County founded in 1822. One and one half miles southeast of Sweet Air, one half mile northeast of Manor Road. Building destroyed by fire February 25, 1855. Parish relocated to present site. First . . . — — Map (db m1929) HM
This park is dedicated to the memory of
Edward D. 'Doc' Sears
Kingsville pharmacist, WWII Veteran, KVFC member, early chairman of Kingsville's Independence Day Parade — — Map (db m210769) HM
When one of Harry Gilmor’s Confederate Cavalrymen (on July 11, 1864) pulled down his Union Flag, Day shot him and then escaped to the woods. They burned his house and barn. — — Map (db m1927) HM
The old church here standing was built by Edward Day at his own expense and consecrated in 1817 to replace Saint John’s at Joppa Town which, built in 1725, lay in ruins. — — Map (db m1921) HM
Called for a branch of that name on which Native Americans practiced a spiritual purification ceremony. Still done today, by generating steam from heated rocks in a sacred lodge while prayers are made. — — Map (db m1923) HM
This church is a monument to one Civil Wary veteran’s love for his comrades. Charles W. Hull and his wife, Mary A. Hull, gave the land and the building as a memorial to the men who fought to preserve the Union. The deed stipulated that a memorial . . . — — Map (db m115237) HM
This church is a monument to one Civil War veteran's love for his comrades. Charles W. Hull and his wife, Mary A. Hull, gave his land and the building as a memorial to the men who fought to preserve the Union. The deed stipulated that a memorial . . . — — Map (db m240355) HM
This memorial
is humbly dedicated
to all who ever fought to preserve the freedom and dignity we now enjoy and to those at home who also made many sacrifices and anxiously prayed for and awaited their return. — — Map (db m131346) WM
Civil Engineer, graduated West Point 1822. Among engineer officers sent to assist railroad companies, surveyed first route of B&O, 1827. Resigned commission to pursue distinguished railroad career. Enlisted in Confederate Army after Baltimore riots, . . . — — Map (db m40864) HM
Patented to Richard Smith, Jr. 10th August 1684 for 2500 acres. Daniel Dulaney acquired 1250 acres of this tract 19th November 1724, after which it was called “Dulaney’s Valley.” — — Map (db m2080) HM
Tucked safely beneath the MTA Light Rail tracks sits a line of undisturbed marble track bed. This is one of the two oldest extant segments of the Baltimore & Susquehanna (B&S) Railroad Line, which stretched north from Baltimore into Pennsylvania's . . . — — Map (db m150004) HM
Built by Charles Carroll of Carrollton for his daughter, Mary Caton. Site of the first Maryland Hunt Cup and Grand National Races.
Owned successively by John Cockey, Charles Carroll, George Brown, Captain Isaac Emerson and Saint Paul's School . . . — — Map (db m2273) HM
Mining operations a the Greenspring Quarry began in the mid 1800s, and the stone was used to build railroad beds for the transportation of supplies during the Civil War. In later years the mined materials were used for construction of the Baltimore . . . — — Map (db m131337) HM
Congratulations! You are helping to protect the environment. By choosing to ride the Light Rail instead of driving a car to your destination, you are conserving fuel, decreasing emissions, and reducing pollutants in the air and water.
Many . . . — — Map (db m8483) HM
Lutherville, named for Martin Luther, was founded, 1852, by Dr. John G. Morris, a Lutheran clergyman, as the location of Lutherville Female Seminary. The planned village, centering around the Lutheran Church and Seminary, was surveyed into 118 lots . . . — — Map (db m2298) HM
Built in 1759 by Charles Ridgely (the Elder) of Hampton and two sons, the iron foundry operated for 70 years on Spring Branch of Patterson’s Run. It furnished cannon and shot for the Revolution as well as other supplies: “300 kettles” were ordered . . . — — Map (db m2079) HM
In 2005, Beazer Homes and Obrecht Properties acquired this 230 acre parcel from Florida Rock (successor to the Arundel Corporation) and after months of planning the property was subdivided into residential and commercial components for development . . . — — Map (db m131338) HM
Pioneer of the Maryland Baptist denomination. Only eternity, interpeted by God, can make known the moral, mental and spiritual work of the “Mother Church” of the Baptists of Maryland. Founded by Henry Sater 1690–1754. Resolute and . . . — — Map (db m2278) HM
On land granted by the Fifth Lord Baltimore, Henry Sater, gentleman planter, founded this first church of Baptists in Maryland. To the congregation he deeded a plot and chapel “forever to the end of the world.” — — Map (db m2276) HM
The first paper maker in Maryland was William Hoffman. In 1775 he built his first mill on Gunpowder Falls a quarter mile upstream from the present Hoffmanville Bridge. In September 1776 Congress adopted watermarked paper for its currency. . . . — — Map (db m1871) HM
East of this point is mile stone 46 on the line marked by English surveyors and astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. From 1763-1768 Mason and Dixon used innovative methods to settle a boundary dispute between the colonial proprietors. Each . . . — — Map (db m96072) HM
The base of the original mile stone 46, carved in Portland, England, and set by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in 1766, is located 480 feet east of this stone.
This replica stone was set by the Maryland Society of Surveyors in 2015. — — Map (db m115246) HM
The wild turkey has a long history of importance to people living in the Americas. Turkey meat was an important food source to Native American people, who also used their feathers as adornments. Wild turkeys were also hunted by European . . . — — Map (db m189132) HM
★ Unit: 134th U.S. Army Assault Helicopter Company
★ Service Dates: June 1969 - November 1971
★ Role: Close air support
★ Range: 335 miles
★ Missions: 1315
★ Crew: Pilot, . . . — — Map (db m189809) HM
★ Trainer & utility for U.S. Navy/U.S. Army/Royal Air Force. Built by Beech Aircraft Corp. of Wichita, Kansas
★ First flight: 15 January, 1937
★ Produced: 1937-1970, more than 9,000 of 32 variations
★ Donated by: . . . — — Map (db m189846) HM
⬥ Last served with VC-8, Roosevelt Roads NAS, Puerto Rico as an "aggressor" aircraft in support of "Top Gun" training.
⬥ The A-4 series aircraft served in Vietnam. This TA-4J model is the advanced training version of the basic . . . — — Map (db m189857) HM
Welcome to the Chesapeake region, a place that celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. Discover our proud traditions and precious resources at Chesapeake Bay Gateways. The Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network . . . — — Map (db m213312) HM
• Built by North American
• First flight May 25, 1953
• Donated by the U.S. Army 1994
• Characteristics:
• Wingspan: 38 ft. 9 in.
• Engine: one 17;000 lb. Pratt and Whitney J57-21A Turbo
• Length: 57 ft.
• Crew: 2
• . . . — — Map (db m189836) HM
★ This F105G is a Vietnam vet
★ USAF Fighter Bomber Adapted to Combat Surface/Air Launched Missiles (SAM's)
★ Built by the Republic Aviation Corp.
★ Donated by the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds, November 1995 . . . — — Map (db m189843) HM
Legend relates that the name originated with an Indian attempt to plant gunpowder in the hope that a crop could be raised.
Big Gunpowder Falls flows through Baltimore County, joins the Little Gunpowder Falls at Day’s Island to form Gunpowder . . . — — Map (db m115247) HM
⬥ The first post war airliner design to reach production
⬥ Passenger comforts included a pressurized and air conditioned cabin
⬥ 103 Martin 404's were placed in service
⬥ This aircraft officially flew with . . . — — Map (db m189860) HM
• Designed as a long range intercept with all weather capability
• Crew of: Pilot and Weapons Officer
• Maximum Weight: 52,400 lbs.
• Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney J57-P55, delivering 6,900 lb. each W/AB
• Armament: 3 Falcon air to air . . . — — Map (db m189859) HM
★ USAF Light Tactical Photo-Recon. Bomber
★ Built by the Glenn L. Martin Co.
★ Donated by the U.S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, August 1992
★ Last flown by the Kansas Air National Guard
★ Speed: 550 MPH . . . — — Map (db m189856) HM
• Built by the Glenn L. Martin Company
• Delivery to USAF - July 7, 1954
• In operation from 1955-1958 USAFE
• In operation 66th Tactical Recon
• Black version that flew in Europe
• Last flown by the Kansas National Guard Aug. 1992
• . . . — — Map (db m189849) HM
1608: Early Exploration
Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay were so abundant that reefs (oyster bars) would be exposed at low tides and even presented a potential navigational hazard, leading John Smith to observe that they "lay as thick as . . . — — Map (db m189115) HM
★ USAF Photo-Recon. Fighter
★ Built by the Republic Aviation Corp.
★ Donated by the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds, August 1994
★ Last flown by the Alabama Air National Guard
★ Speed: 650 MPH
★ . . . — — Map (db m189817) HM
• Early USAF Jet Trainer
• Built by the Lockheed Co.
• Donated by the U.S. Army Aug. 1994
• Last Flown by the New York Air National Guard
• Characteristics:
★ Training platform for Navy/Marine Corps pilots
★ Built by Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formerly Beech Aircraft)
★ Date deployed: Operational, 1977
★ Donated by: U.S. Navy, June 2013
★ Speed: 322 MPH
★ . . . — — Map (db m189819) HM
Located near the corner of Orems Road and Glider Drive; adjacent to the West side of the Orems Methodist Church Cemetery. Built for the education of local students from Stemmers Run and Middle River. Originally a one-room log school house. . . . — — Map (db m141242) HM
Housing Shortage
Glenn L. Martin purchased 1,260 acres of waterfront land in Middle River for the location of his new aircraft manufacturing plant. The first phase of the plant was constructed in 1929.
The plant's workers . . . — — Map (db m189138) HM
The Planes
Glenn L. Martin began to fly planes in 1909 in Santa Ana, California. After moves to Los Angeles in 1912 and Cleveland in 1917, Martin relocated his company to Middle River. A pioneering "birdman" of the day, Martin built the . . . — — Map (db m189141) HM
Surveyed April, 1705 for Charles Carroll, Lord Baltimore’s Attorney-General of his Province of Maryland 1688. In 1822 Henry Carroll, great-great grandson of Charles Carroll built Clynmalira house. — — Map (db m49267) HM
Sometimes called "Lord Baltimore's Gift"
Surveyed 26 August, 1713
and granted by Charles 2d Lord Baltimore
to his fourth and last consort Margaret,
Baroness of Baltimore, Daughter of
Thomas Charleton of Hexham, Esq.,
with all the . . . — — Map (db m15110) HM
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