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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Howard County, Maryland

 
Clickable Map of Howard County, Maryland and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Howard County, MD (143) Anne Arundel County, MD (468) Baltimore County, MD (336) Carroll County, MD (210) Frederick County, MD (558) Montgomery County, MD (752) Prince George s County, MD (644)  HowardCounty(143) Howard County (143)  AnneArundelCounty(468) Anne Arundel County (468)  BaltimoreCounty(336) Baltimore County (336)  CarrollCounty(210) Carroll County (210)  FrederickCounty(558) Frederick County (558)  MontgomeryCounty(752) Montgomery County (752)  PrinceGeorge'sCounty(644) Prince George's County (644)
Ellicott City is the county seat for Howard County
Adjacent to Howard County, Maryland
      Anne Arundel County (468)  
      Baltimore County (336)  
      Carroll County (210)  
      Frederick County (558)  
      Montgomery County (752)  
      Prince George's County (644)  
 
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101 Maryland, Howard County, Ellicott City — Yates Market & Hardware8247 Ca 1850's       8249 Ca 1922
On Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling east.
In 1905 SJ Yates opened his grocery store at 8247, formerly a home from the mid 1800’s. He used a model T truck to make free home deliveries. In 1925 he move to his newly-constructed building at 8249. In 1938 his grandson, Bladen, opened a hardware . . . Map (db m111715) HM
102 Maryland, Howard County, Fulton — Welcome to Fulton
On Scaggsville Road (Maryland Route 216) at Lime Kiln Road, on the left when traveling west on Scaggsville Road.
Welcome to Fulton Circa 1882 Formerly Water's Store Circa 1874 Map (db m188125) HM
103 Maryland, Howard County, Highland — 2 — Wall's Store & Post Office - 1905Historic Buildings, Highland Maryland
On Scaggsville Road (Maryland Route 216) just east of Clarksville Pike (Maryland Route 108), on the left when traveling west.
In 1842, William Wall opened a store on this site. In 1874 a U.S. post office was opened in his store, and the area became known as Wall's Crossroads. The original store burned down and the current buliding was erected in 1905. The post office . . . Map (db m188126) HM
104 Maryland, Howard County, Laurel, North Laurel — Maryland Purple Heart TrailI-95
Near Interstate 95, 5.4 miles south of Patuxent Freeway (Maryland Route 32), on the right when traveling south.
"Let it be known that those who wear the Purple Heart have given their blood in the defense of their homeland and shall forever be revered by their countrymen."Map (db m212922) WM
105 Maryland, Howard County, Lisbon — New LisbonServicing Travelers on the National Pike — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation —
On Historic National Road (Maryland Route 144), on the left when traveling west.
“New Lisbon” was established by Quaker Caleb Pancoast in 1802, who saw both need and opportunity to service travelers along the length of the National Pike. He also welcomed all religious denominations into his home, and allowed it to be used as a . . . Map (db m5744) HM
106 Maryland, Howard County, Mariottsville — Waverly
On Mariottsville Road at Warwick Way, on the right when traveling north on Mariottsville Road.
The forested land was patented in 1726 by Daniel Carroll of Upper Marlboro, who called it "The Mistake". Earliest part of house was built c. 1760 by Nathan and Sophia Dorsey. In 1786 Edward Dorsey sold 650 acres, including "The Mistake" to Colonel . . . Map (db m3342) HM
107 Maryland, Howard County, Mariottsville — Waverly
On Warwick Way at Waverly Mansion Drive, on the left when traveling east on Warwick Way.
The forested land was patented in 1726 by Daniel Carroll of Upper Marlboro, who called it "The Mistake". Earliest part of house was built c. 1760 by Nathan and Sophia Dorsey. In 1786 Edward Dorsey sold 650 acres, including "The Mistake" to Col. John . . . Map (db m3343) HM
108 Maryland, Howard County, North Laurel — Governor Harry R. Hughes
Near Interstate I-95, 1 mile south of Patuxent Freeway, on the right when traveling south.
This Travel Information Center is named in honor of Governor Harry R. Hughes Governor of Maryland 1979-1987 1st Maryland Secretary of Transportation 1970-1987 Member, Maryland Senate, 1959-1970 Member, Maryland House of Delegates, . . . Map (db m63584) HM
109 Maryland, Howard County, Poplar Springs — Poplar Springs"From Drovers to Drivers" — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation —
On Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling west.
In the early 1800s, as settlers spread west from the Chesapeake Bay, the farming community of Poplar Springs grew up around the Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike, part of the system of roads making up the National Road. An endless parade of . . . Map (db m5024) HM
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110 Maryland, Howard County, Poplar Springs — Simpson & Mount Gregory United Methodist ChurchesCreating a Unified Community of Strength — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation —
On Hardy Road, on the left when traveling west.
Methodist churches were a source and inspiration for the budding African-American community as people moved westward along the Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike, part of the National Road system. Both enslaved and free African-Americans . . . Map (db m5745) HM
111 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — 9051-9053 Baltimore Street
On Baltimore Street west of Foundry Street, on the right when traveling east.
This historic mill home has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m128067) HM
112 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Baldwin Common
On Foundry Street south of Baltimore Street.
Commons originated in England as open areas within settlements where people could graze their livestock. In colonial American, these areas became known as "village greens" where people assembled, troops drilled and games were played. Later, . . . Map (db m128068) HM
113 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Bollman Iron Truss Bridge1869
On Foundry Street near Gorman Road, on the left when traveling north.
Spanning the Little Patuxent River is the sole surviving example of the bridging system invented, 1850, by Wendel Bollman, Baltimore engineer. It was the first system, entirely of iron, used by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the first in . . . Map (db m123610) HM
114 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Carroll Baldwin Memorial Hall
On Baltimore Street at Foundry Street on Baltimore Street.
Constructed of river rocks hauled by horse and cart from the nearby Little Patuxent River, the stone building on Baltimore Street has been a landmark in the town of Savage since 1922. Its distinguishing features include large windows with stone . . . Map (db m70883) HM
115 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Explore your Chesapeake
Near Interstate 95 at milepost 37,, 1 mile south of Patuxent Freeway (Maryland Route 32).
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 m128535)
116 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Explore Your Chesapeake
On Interstate 95.
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 m212657) HM
117 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Historic Savage MillEstablished 1822
Near Washington Street at Fair Street. Reported permanently removed.
The Mill "race" was filled with water from a point about a mile upstream where it converged with the Little Patuxent River at a wooden dam. The dam was destroyed in the early 1950's. The water originally went directly through the "OLD WEAVE" . . . Map (db m19713) HM
118 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Historic Savage MillEstablished 1822 — Welcome to Historic Savage Mill —
Near Washington Street, 0.4 miles west of Foundry Street, on the left when traveling west.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, this complex of 12 interconnected building dating from 1822 to 1916 has been renovated and adapted for re-use. The place and the people within are unique and dedicated to making your visit . . . Map (db m142382) HM
119 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Maryland Purple Heart TrailI-95
Near Interstate 95, 1 mile north of Maryland Route 216, on the right when traveling north.
"Let it be known that those who wear the Purple Heart have given their blood in the defense of their homeland and shall forever be revered by their countrymen."Map (db m212966) WM
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120 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Millworkers House9066 Baltimore Street
On Baltimore Street east of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west.
Millworkers House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1822Map (db m128066) HM
121 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — Savage MillVital Service to the Union
Near Foundry Street north of Gorman Road when traveling west.
The mill town of Savage served a vital need for the United States Army after the Civil War began in 1861. William Baldwin who had purchased the mills in 1859 manufactured canvas for cannon covers and tents. Although cotton was in short supply, . . . Map (db m22462) HM
122 Maryland, Howard County, Savage — This Survey Point
On Fair Street.
This survey point, set September 2001, marks the symbolic center of population for the State of Maryland. This point is where an imaginary, flat, Weightless, and rigid map of the state of Maryland would balance perfectly if all its 5, 296,486 . . . Map (db m62567) HM
123 Maryland, Howard County, Sykesville — The Sykesville Bypass Bridge
On River Road, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Maryland Route 851), on the right when traveling east.
An Aluminum Bridge This bridge is one of only six aluminum girder bridges in the United States, and the only one in Maryland. Despite its ordinary appearance, the bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering with worldwide significance. . . . Map (db m115066) HM
124 Maryland, Howard County, Waterloo — Spurrier's Tavern
On Washington Road (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of Waterloo Road (Maryland Route 175), on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Thomas Spurrier's stood at nearby crossroads connecting two important overland routes in colonial days (now U.S. 1 and MD. 175.) George Washington stopped here at least 25 times between 1789 and 1798. His diary noted July 18, 1795: "Dined and lodged . . . Map (db m3236) HM
125 Maryland, Howard County, Waterloo — Spurrier's Tavern'Waterloo'
On Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of Waterloo Road (Maryland Route 175), on the right when traveling north.
In 1771 William Spurrier opened a tavern at the intersection of the main routes linking Baltimore, Washington and Annapolis, now US 1 and MD 175. As traffic increased, it served as the first horse changing station for stages southbound from . . . Map (db m3237) HM
126 Maryland, Howard County, Waterloo — Spurrier's Tavernstood on this Site
On Waterloo Road (Maryland Route 175) 0.1 miles west of Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east.
George Washington stopped here at least twenty five times between 1789 and 1798. On July 18, 1795, his diary says: "Dined and lodged at Spurrier's where my sick horse died."Map (db m3238) HM
127 Maryland, Howard County, Waterloo — Trinity on the Pike(Episcopal)
On Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1) 0.4 miles south of Meadowridge Road (Maryland Route 103), on the right when traveling south.
Consecrated by Bishop Whittingham March 26, 1857, as chapel of ease for Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish. Protestant Episcopal Convention approved separation from Christ Church in 1866. Trinity Parish admitted by Convention two years later. Bell . . . Map (db m3239) HM
128 Maryland, Howard County, Waterloo — Trinity White Oak(Seedling in 1768) — Prayer of Dedication —
On Washington Boulevard (U.S. 1) 0.4 miles south of Meadowridge Road (Maryland Route 103), on the right.
O glorious God, Whose perfect beauty The wonderful design of all Thy work proclaim Bless, we beseech Thee, this beautiful white oak, Which we now name "The Trinity Oak" And accept as Your gracious gift to this land In remembrance of Your . . . Map (db m3241) HM
129 Maryland, Howard County, West Friendship — Moving Goods on the National Road — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation —
Near Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144), on the left when traveling west.
“Open a wide door, and make a smooth way for the produce of that Country to pass to our Markets.” George Washington, 1784
America’s founders looked west for the future success of the new country. The United . . . Map (db m5742) HM
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130 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Bank Barncirca 1900
Near Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
Bank barns are built into the side of a hill, or bank, where both the upper and lower floors can be accessed from the ground at different levels. The upper floor stored hay, and the lower floor housed livestock. Wagons, by design, could enter . . . Map (db m168889) HM
131 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Blacksmith Shopcirca 1900
Near Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
The Mt. Pleasant blacksmith shop is the only working blacksmith shop in Howard County and contains a forge, bellows, anvil, vise, tongs and tools. Blacksmith create and repair objects made of iron and steel, such as horseshoes, tools, and wagon . . . Map (db m168885) HM
132 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Carriage Housecirca 1900
On Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
The carriage house originally stored horse-drawn carriages and related equipment. Carriage houses were generally smaller than barns with large doors and few, if any, windows. The carriage house at Mt. Pleasant would have stood close to the . . . Map (db m168878) HM
133 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Corn Cribcirca 1900
Near Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
A corn crib is a type of granary used for holding and drying ears of corn for animal feed or milling into cornmeal. After harvesting, corncobs with or without husks were placed in the corn crib through the small, elevated door on the west wall. . . . Map (db m168888) HM
134 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Guinea Fowl Coopcirca 1900
Near Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
This building housed guinea fowl when the last generation of the Brown family resided at Mt. Pleasant Farm. The Brown's raised guinea fowl, considered a delicacy, for food and as gifts for friends and neighbors on special occasions. When . . . Map (db m168881) HM
135 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Howard County Master Gardners Demonstration Garden
Near Old Frederick Road (Route 99) just west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to our historic vegetable garden. The century-style of the garden takes you on a journey through the history of vegetable gardening in Howard County. It features rows of vegetables from various periods of time in local history. In . . . Map (db m168875) HM
136 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Log Cabin Viewing Window
Near Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
Through this window you are able to see the hand-hewn logs of the log cabin portion of the farmhouse, circa 1775. Trees would have been felled and broad axes, adzes and other hand tools used to straighten and flatten the trees into timbers that . . . Map (db m168884) HM
137 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Montjoy Barncirca 1798
On Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
Montjoy Barn is a hand-hewn oak and chestnut English wheat barn dating to 1798, and the only surviving barn of this type in Maryland. It was moved here in 2007 from a property in Ellicott City that was slated for development. Montjoy is a timber . . . Map (db m218363) HM
138 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Mt. Pleasant1692 - 1992
On Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99), on the right when traveling west.
Home of the Browns of Howard County, descendants of the original settler Thomas Browne (the Patuxent Ranger) who was commissioned in 1692 to survey this area of then Anne Arundel County.Map (db m168880) HM
139 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Privy and Icehouse Foundationcirca 1900
Near Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
Prior to the introduction of indoor plumbing, the privy was the farm family's toilet. It was built over a 6- to 8-foot deep pit. When the pit was full, the privy was moved to a new location. It would commonly be located a short distance behind . . . Map (db m168882) HM
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140 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Smokehousecirca 1900
Near Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
A smokehouse is a small, enclosed building used to preserve and store meat. Commonly located near the kitchen, smokehouses are usually one story with a gabled roof, dirt floor, and no chimneys or windows. After butchering, meat was heavily . . . Map (db m168883) HM
141 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Wagon Shedcirca 1900
Near Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
A wagon shed is a shelter for horse-drawn wagons, commonly used before the introduction of tractors. The shed's open ends allows wagons to be driven through without needing to back up. The Mt. Pleasant wagon shed features a corn crib between . . . Map (db m168887) HM
142 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Welcome to Hodge Podge Lodge
On Tulip Poplar Trail, on the right when traveling south.
Hodge Podge Lodge was the first nature show for children, airing in the 1970s on Maryland Public Television and syndicated on the east coast. The show's host, Miss Jean Worthley, inspired a generation of children about the natural . . . Map (db m168874) HM
143 Maryland, Howard County, Woodstock — Welcome to Mt. Pleasant
On Old Frederick Road (Maryland Route 99) west of Dorchester Way, on the right when traveling west.
This farm is a portion of the original land grant given to Ranger Thomas Browne more than 300 years ago and has been the home of many generations of the Brown family since then. The early log cabin built on this site has had additions and . . . Map (db m168879) HM

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