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On West Belle Street west of Central Avenue (Maryland Route 312), on the right when traveling west.
It was in the teens when an select group of ladies formed a Community Club in Ridgely. Their goal was to improve the town's appearance. The bulk of the members consisted of the "wives of local merchants, cannery owners, and farmers." . . . — — Map (db m205477) HM
On West Belle Street at North Maryland Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Belle Street.
1867 - 1887
The railroad was completed to Ridgely in 1867. At that time there were two houses in the place — the Vernon property and the Ridgely Hotel. One of the factors getting the railroad to come. Mr. Thomas Bell had to give an area of . . . — — Map (db m205474) HM
On West Belle Road at Cow Barn Road, on the left when traveling west on West Belle Road.
In 1896, Ridgely emerged from a village into the dignity of a town. It was incorporated as such with the following first town commissioners: Mr. Sylvester Smith; Mr. T.W. Jones, Dr. F.P. Herr; Mr. T.L. Day; and Mr. J.T. Saulsbury.
The entire . . . — — Map (db m205470) HM
On Central Avenue (Maryland Route 312) at East Belle Street, on the right when traveling south on Central Avenue.
The Railroad was completed to Ridgely in 1867. The Saulsbury home was one of the earliest residences in Ridgely. Erected in 1867 by James K. Saulsbury, the building combined a large store where a widely known general merchandise business was . . . — — Map (db m205482) HM
On West Belle Street west of Central Avenue (Maryland Route 312), on the right when traveling west.
A century ago, before the widespread use of gasoline-powered trucks, hundreds of horses and mules pulled heavy wagons loaded with farm products to Ridgely, a major agricultural center for the processing and shipping of fruits, vegetables, grains . . . — — Map (db m205481) HM
On Central Avenue (Maryland Route 312) just south of East Railroad Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Ridgely Flag was designed by Yolanda Mayers in honor of the town's Sesquicentennial Celebration. The flag incorporates elements of Ridgely history. The town colors are a perfect backdrop for the "Dream City" banner and train number 513 in . . . — — Map (db m205483) HM
Near Eveland Road, 0.2 miles north of Sawmill Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Wood Duck, Aix sponsa, is arguably one of North America's most colorful waterfowl. Although rarely seen due to their reclusive habits, they are relatively abundant along the Atlantic Flyway.
Natural History
Wood ducks form . . . — — Map (db m205466) HM
