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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12QD_war-of-1812-cannon_Towson-MD.html
During the War of 1812, an armory was built near the intersection of Dulaney Valley and Joppa Roads. It was soon abandoned. In the 1830's, Henry Chew built a house on this site and decorated the lawn with a cannon from the deserted armory. The hou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMO_baltimore-county-courthouse_Towson-MD.html
Separation of Baltimore City and County effective July 4, 1851. Towsontown was chosen as County Seat by popular vote February 13, 1854. The Courthouse of local limestone and marble was completed in 1855 at a cost of $30,000. Enlarged in 1910 - 192…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMN_baltimore-county-courthouse_Towson-MD.html
Separation of Baltimore City and County effective July 4, 1851. Towsontown was chosen as County Seat by popular vote February 13, 1854. The Courthouse of local limestone and marble was completed in 1855 at a cost of $30,000. Enlarged in 1910 -1925…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMM_epsom-chapel_Towson-MD.html
Built 1839 and located just West of this marker on land donated by Henry B. Chew of Epsom Estate, the chapel served Towsontown both as church and community center. The chapel was first used by Methodists and became the cradle of Methodism in Towso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUO_the-joppa-road_Towson-MD.html
Originally an Indian trail used in 1695 by a troop of Rangers from the Garrison Fort to keep back the Indians. Later the high road to Joppa Town, the County Seat of Baltimore County from 1712 to 1768 and the rival of Baltimore.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUG_the-colored-methodist-protestant-st-johns-chapel-of-baltimore-county_Towson-MD.html
Originally constructed as a log cabin in 1833, St. John's Chapel and land adjacent thereto served the local black community as a house of worship and burying ground. Services had been held in the present chapel since its construction in 1886. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUE_nicholas-ruxton-moore_Towson-MD.html
He commanded "Baltimore Light Dragoons" during the Revolution, attaining rank of Captain. He took active part in suppression of Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, and that year purchased "Bosley's Adventure," a 350 acre farm west of Roland's Run (north of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUC_hunts-church_Towson-MD.html
A Methodist Society Established in 1773. First meeting house built on this site 1780. Previously met in Phineas Hunt's House, still standing on Joppa Road. His grave is nearby. The present church building was erected in 1874.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPC_hampton_Towson-MD.html
Estate of the Ridgely Family from 1745 to 1948. Home of Charles Carnan Ridgely, Govenor of Maryland, 1815-1819. One of the largest Georgian Houses in the United States. Now a National Historic Site. Open to the public.