Historical Markers and War Memorials in Sykesville, Maryland
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On Main Street (Maryland Route 851) at Baldwin Drive, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
One of many handsome structures designed by B&O architect E. Francis Baldwin, the station was built in 1884 along the Old Main Line. The building contained a ticket and telegraph office, separate waiting rooms for men and women, and a freight room. . . . — — Map (db m133983) HM
On Old Washington Road (Maryland Route 97) 0.2 miles south of Eden Mill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Near here the Confederate cavalry of Major General J.E.B. Stuart entered Carroll County from Cooksville about daybreak June 29, 1863. After damaging the tracks and bridge of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Sykesville, they marched to Westminster . . . — — Map (db m133800) HM
On Cooper Drive north of Warfield Road, on the left when traveling east.
Millard Cooper Park, Sykesville's first Town recreation facility, was founded in 1982 in memory of Millard Cooper for his unselfish devotion to the Town of Sykesville. "Coop" as he was known to his friends and co-workers, served the Town as . . . — — Map (db m133987) HM
On Sprout Hill Road south of Obrecht Road, on the right when traveling south.
Springfield
Presbyterian Church
Built 1836
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m50193) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 851), on the right when traveling north.
In June 1863, as Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia marched north, Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s Confederate cavalry rode east of the main army. Soon, Federal cavalry hunted Stuart. Before dawn on June 29, several former area residents . . . — — Map (db m13883) HM
On Cooper Drive north of Warfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Iron gates once marked the entrance to Springfield State Hospital, about one-half mile in front of you. The hospital, which opened in 1896, was one of the largest mental health facilities on the East Coast. For decades, medical staff, hospital . . . — — Map (db m133988) HM
Dedicated to the pupils and teachers who learned within these four walls. 1904 - 1939 Restoration dedicated on September 15, 2006 With appreciation to the organizations and individuals whose generous donations of time, expertise and revenues led . . . — — Map (db m50194) HM
On Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This stone gate was part of the original entrance to
The Strawbridge Home for Boys
Old Sykesville Road, MD Route 32
Sykesville, Maryland
1924-1959
The Strawbridge Home was dedicated to the protection, training and development of young . . . — — Map (db m133832) HM
Near Main Street (Route 851) north of Sandosky Road, on the right when traveling north.
Sykesville architect J. Harvey Fowble built this home in 1883 for Irish immigrant John McDonald and his wife Kate. A successful businessman, McDonald owned a dry goods store on Main Street. A succession of prominent families resided here until 1968, . . . — — Map (db m133984) HM
On Springfield Avenue (Maryland Route 851) at Cooper Drive, on the right when traveling north on Springfield Avenue.
Dedicated to the heroic memories of all who gave their lives for their community state and nation
We herewith offer this silent and everlasting tribute to them for their supreme sacrifice, made so that we, the living, might enjoy the . . . — — Map (db m133986) WM
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
