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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Baltimore County, Maryland

 
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101 Maryland, Baltimore County, Dundalk — To Honor the Heroes — Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On North Point Road.
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
102 Maryland, Baltimore County, Dundalk — Two World Wars Veterans Memorial
On Dundalk Avenue.
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
103 Maryland, Baltimore County, Dundalk — Veterans Memorial
On Shipping Place.
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
104 Maryland, Baltimore County, Dundalk — Veterans Memorial
On Pine Avenue west of Dundalk Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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 warMap (db m212910) WM
105 Maryland, Baltimore County, Dundalk — Witness to Battle — Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On North Point Road.
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
106 Maryland, Baltimore County, Dundalk — World War II Memorial-Point Breeze Works Employees
On Shipping Place.
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
107 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — About This Fountain…
Near Old Bay Shore Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
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
108 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — Dedicated to All Men and Women
Near North Point Road (Maryland Route 20) at Delmar Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country during all wars and conflicts.Map (db m68562) WM
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109 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — Dreaded Alarm — Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Old Bay Shore Road, 1.7 miles south of North Point Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
110 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — Nature's Engineer — The American Beaver, Castor canadensis
On Observation Trail at Black Marsh Trail, on the left when traveling north on Observation Trail.
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
111 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — North Point — September 12, 1814
On North Point Road (Maryland Route 20) at Lodge Farm Road, on the left when traveling south on North Point Road.
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
112 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — Shaw Family Cemetery
On Foulkes Farm Road at North Point Spur, on the left when traveling south on Foulkes Farm Road.
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
113 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — RM-1223 — Sparrows Point
On Maryland Route 158 at North Point Blvd (MD151) on State Route 158.
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
114 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — The Presbytery of Baltimore
Near North Point Road (Route 20) at Avenue C, on the left when traveling south.
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
115 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — The Rebirth of a Maryland Historical Treasure
Near Bay Shore Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
116 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — The Trolley Station at Bayshore Park — 1906-1947 — Trolleys Helped Build Our Parks —
On Bay Shore Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
117 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — Unexpected Resistance — Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
On North Point Spur at Bay Shore Road, on the right when traveling south on North Point Spur.
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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118 Maryland, Baltimore County, Edgemere — War in the Chesapeake — Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
On North Point Spur at Bay Shore Road, on the right when traveling south on North Point Spur.
(side 1) 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
119 Maryland, Baltimore County, Ellicott City — Ellicott’s Mills
On Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144) at Oella Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Frederick Road.
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
120 Maryland, Baltimore County, Ellicott City — The George Ellicott House
On Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144) at Westchester Avenue on Frederick Road.
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
121 Maryland, Baltimore County, Essex — Cox's Point Park — Shoreline Forest Buffer
On Riverside Drive.
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
122 Maryland, Baltimore County, Essex — The Fields at Renaissance Park — Water Quality Wet Pond — Hopkins Creek Watershed, Middle River —
On Old Eastern Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Stemmers Run Road.
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
123 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fork — Fork United Methodist Church
On Fork Road at Brinton Road, on the left when traveling west on Fork Road.
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
124 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — Battery Clagett
Near Fort Howard Park Road, 0.6 miles south of North Point Road (Old Maryland Route 20) when traveling south.
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
125 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — Battery Nicholson
Near Fort Howard Park Road, 0.6 miles south of North Point Road (Old Maryland Route 20).
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
126 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — Fort Howard — The Bulldog at Baltimore’s Gate
Near Fort Howard State Park.
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
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127 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — Fort Howard
On Gettysburg Avenue, 0.3 miles south of North Point Road (Maryland Route 20), on the right when traveling south.
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
128 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — North Point Beachhead
On Gettysburg Avenue, 0.1 miles North Point Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
129 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — Power House
Near Fort Howard Park Road, 0.6 miles south of North Point Road (Old Maryland Route 20).
At one time, this building housed all of the generators and power distribution panels for the fort's gun emplacements.Map (db m68696) HM
130 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — Searchlight Power House
Near Fort Howard Park Road, 0.6 miles south of North Point Road (Old Maryland Route 20).
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
131 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — The Landing — Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail — War of 1812 —
On North Point Road.
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
132 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — Todd’s Inheritance — (National Register of Historic Places)
On North Point Road (Maryland Route 20) 0.3 miles south of McComas Road, on the left when traveling south.
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
133 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fort Howard — Todd’s Inheritance — Citizens in Harm’s Way
On North Point Road (Maryland Route 20) 0.3 miles south of McComas Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
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
134 Maryland, Baltimore County, Franklinville — Franklinville
On Jericho Road just north of Woodberry Place, on the left when traveling south.
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
135 Maryland, Baltimore County, Freeland — Freeland
On Freeland Road north of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
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
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136 Maryland, Baltimore County, Garrison — Garrison Forest Church — (St. Thomas Parish)
On Reisterstown Road (Route 140) at St. Thomas Lane, on the right when traveling north on Reisterstown Road.
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
137 Maryland, Baltimore County, Garrison — Trentham
On Cradock Lane, 0.5 miles Reisterstown Road (Route 140), on the left when traveling north.
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
138 Maryland, Baltimore County, Glen Arm — Gunpowder Copper Works — 1804 - 1883
On Harford Road (Maryland Route 147) 0.2 miles north of Factory Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
139 Maryland, Baltimore County, Glen Arm — The Baltimore and Harford Turnpike Company
On Harford Road (Maryland Route 147) at Long Green Pike, on the right when traveling north on Harford Road. Reported missing.
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
140 Maryland, Baltimore County, Glyndon — Emory Grove
On Butler Road (Maryland Route 128) at Waugh Avenue, on the left on Butler Road.
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
141 Maryland, Baltimore County, Glyndon — Glyndon — 1871–1971
On Butler Road (Route 128) at Central Avenue, on the left on Butler Road.
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
142 Maryland, Baltimore County, Glyndon — Glyndon Station
On Railroad Avenue south of Butler Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
143 Maryland, Baltimore County, Glyndon — Railroad Ave — Community Well, Pump House, and Watering Trough
On Railroad Ave., on the right when traveling east.
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
144 Maryland, Baltimore County, Granite — Granite National Historic District
On Old Court Road (Maryland Route 125) at Melrose Avenue on Old Court Road.
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
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145 Maryland, Baltimore County, Gwynn Oak — Franklintown's Historic Roots
On Security Boulevard (Maryland Route 122) at Old Ingleside Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Security Boulevard.
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
146 Maryland, Baltimore County, Halethorpe — Site of Manual Labor School for Indigent Boys — 1839 - 1922
On Hilltop Circle, 0.1 miles east of Commons Drive, on the right when traveling east.
"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
147 Maryland, Baltimore County, Halethorpe — The Relay House
On Viaduct Avenue at Soouth Rolling Road, on the left when traveling north on Viaduct Avenue.
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
148 Maryland, Baltimore County, Halethorpe — Veterans Memorial
On Selma Avenue just south of Francis Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of all who servedMap (db m240353) WM
149 Maryland, Baltimore County, Hereford — "The Batchelor Store" — circa 1880
On York Road (Maryland Route 45) at Mount Carmel Road (Maryland Route 137), on the right when traveling north on York Road.
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
150 Maryland, Baltimore County, Hereford — Fosters "Masemore" Mill
On Masemore Road, on the left when traveling south.
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
151 Maryland, Baltimore County, Hydes — St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
On Long Green Pike, 0.2 miles north of Hydes Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
152 Maryland, Baltimore County, Kingsville — Edward D. 'Doc' Sears
On Belair Road (U.S. 1) at Jerusalem Road, on the right when traveling north on Belair Road.
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 ParadeMap (db m210769) HM
153 Maryland, Baltimore County, Kingsville — Ishmael Day’s House
On Sunshine Avenue, 1 mile east of Harford Road (Maryland Route 147), on the left when traveling east.
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
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154 Maryland, Baltimore County, Kingsville — Saint John’s Parish — (Gunpowder) — Established 1692 —
On Belair Road (U.S. 1) at Bradshaw Road, on the right when traveling north on Belair Road.
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
155 Maryland, Baltimore County, Kingsville — The Sweathouse Road
On Belair Road (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles Mt. Vista Road, on the right.
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
156 Maryland, Baltimore County, Kingsville — Veterans Memorial
On Belair Road (U.S. 1) at Jerusalem Road, on the right when traveling north on Belair Road.
To those who served living & deadMap (db m210768) WM
157 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lansdowne — Gordon E. Thomas
On Clyde Avenue just east of Baltimore Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Gordon E. Thomas Born October 10, 1923 Killed in Action Aug. 1, 1944 in the Battle for Saint Lo, FranceMap (db m240354) WM
158 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lansdowne — Lansdowne Christian Church — Hull Memorial
On Clyde Avenue at Baltimore Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Clyde Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
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
159 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lansdowne — Lansdowne Christian Church — Hull Memorial
On Clyde Avenue just east of Baltimore Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
160 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lansdowne — Veterans Memorial
On 3rd Avenue west of Hollins Ferry Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
161 Maryland, Baltimore County, Long Green — Maj. Gen. Isaac Ridgeway Trimble, C.S.A.
On Dulaney Valley Road at Ravenshurst Circle, on the right when traveling south on Dulaney Valley Road.
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
162 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — “The Valley of Jehosophat”
On Dulaney Valley Road, 0.2 miles north of Surrey Road, on the right.
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
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163 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — Baltimore & Susquehanna Railroad Marble Track Bed
On Greenspring Drive.
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
164 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — Brooklandwood Plantation — 1798
On Falls Road (Maryland Route 25) near Entrance to St. Paul’s School, on the left when traveling north.
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
165 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — History of The Greenspring Quarry
On Quarry Lake Drive at Travertine Drive, on the left when traveling west on Quarry Lake Drive.
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
166 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — Jones Falls Watershed
Near Ridgely Rd.
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
167 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — Lutherville Historic District — National Register of Historic Places — U.S. Department of the Interior, 1972 —
On Front Street at Morris Street, on the right when traveling south on Front Street.
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
168 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — Northampton Furnace
On Dulaney Valley Road, 0.1 miles north of Chapelwood Lane, on the right when traveling north.
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
169 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — Quarry Lake at Greenspring
On Quarry Lake Drive at Travertine Drive, on the left when traveling west on Quarry Lake Drive.
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
170 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — Sater’s Church — 1742
On Saters Lane, 0.4 miles west of Falls Road (Maryland Route 25), on the right.
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
171 Maryland, Baltimore County, Lutherville-Timonium — Saters Church — 1742
On Falls Road (Maryland Route 25) at Saters Lane, on the left when traveling north on Falls Road.
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
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172 Maryland, Baltimore County, Manchester — Hoffman Paper Mills
On Gunpowder Road, 0.2 miles north of Hoffmanville Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
173 Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland Line — Mason and Dixon Line — Mile stone 46
On Main Street (MD 45).
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
174 Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland Line — Mason and Dixon Mile Stone
On Main Street (MD 45).
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
175 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — A7 Corsair II Attack Bomber
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
• Ling Temco Vought [LTV] • Max. speed: 650 MPH • Max. Range: 1,000 miles • Max. payload: 20,000 lbs. • Engine: [1] Allison TF41 SPey • Acquired 10/95 from the U.S. Army Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MDMap (db m189821) HM
176 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — An All-American Bird
Near Marshy Point Road, 0.6 miles south of Eastern Avenue (Maryland Route 150), on the left when traveling south.
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
177 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — Bell UH-IM "Huey" Gunship — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
★ 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
178 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — C-45H Beech Twin Model 18 — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
★ 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
179 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — Douglas TA 4J Skyhawk — Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
⬥ 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
180 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — Ercoupe 415C Twin Seat Civilian Aircraft — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
Characteristics:
• Length: 20 ft. 9 in. • Wingspan: 30 ft. • Engine: Continental C-75 75 hp • Max. Speed: 110 MPH • Range: 300 miles • Original Builder: ERCO, Riverdale, MD 1940-50 • Total . . . Map (db m189839) HM
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181 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — Explore Your Chesapeake
Near Marshy Point Road.
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
182 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — F100 Super Sabre — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
• 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-P-21A Turbo Jet • Length: 57 ft. Crew: 2 • . . . Map (db m189813) HM
183 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — F100 Super Sabre
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
• 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
184 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — F-105G Thunderchief Wild Weasel — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
★ 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
185 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — F-4 Phantom, Multi-Role Fighter — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
• Built by McDonnell-Douglas • Max. Speed: 1,500 MPH • Max. Range: 2,300 miles • Max. Payload: 16,000 pound • Engines: (2) General Electric J-79 • Radar: Westinghouse APQ-109 • Number Built: 5,195 Acquired 12/99 from the . . . Map (db m189858) HM
186 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — Gunpowder River — So Called as early as 1600
Near Grace's Quarter Road.
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
187 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — Martin 404 Skyliner — Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
⬥ 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
188 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — 2 — McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
• 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
189 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — RB57A Canberra — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
★ 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
190 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — RB-57A Canberra USAF Light Tactical Photo-Recon Bomber — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
• 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
191 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — Reefs of the Chesapeake … Past … Present … Future
Near Marshy Point Road, 0.6 miles south of Eastern Avenue (Maryland Route 150), on the left when traveling south.
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
192 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — RF-84F Thunderflash — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
★ 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
193 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — T-33 "Shooting Star" Jet Trainer — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
• 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:
• Max: Speed: 590 MPH • Engine: Allison J-33 • Weight: 12,000 . . . Map (db m189811) HM
194 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — T-34C Turbomentor — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
On Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
★ 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
195 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — The First Orems School — 1863 to 1927
On Orems Road at Glider Drive, on the right when traveling west on Orems Road.
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
196 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — The Glenn L. Martin Company — Wartime Housing in Middle River
On Eastern Boulevard (Maryland Route 150) at White Marsh Boulevard (Maryland Route 43), on the right when traveling west on Eastern Boulevard.
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
197 Maryland, Baltimore County, Middle River — The Glenn L. Martin Company
On Eastern Boulevard (Route 150) just west of White Marsh Boulevard (Maryland Route 43), on the right when traveling west.
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
198 Maryland, Baltimore County, Monkton — Clynmalira — 5000 Acres.
On Carroll Road, 0.1 miles north of Glencoe Road, on the left when traveling south.
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
199 Maryland, Baltimore County, Monkton — My Lady’s Manor
On Manor Road at Hess Road, on the right when traveling north on Manor Road.
“Lord Baltemore’s Guift” Deeded 1713 Map (db m2053) HM
200 Maryland, Baltimore County, Monkton — My Lady's Manor — 10,000 Acres ... Baltimore County
On Old York Road at Manor Road on Old York Road.
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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