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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME3J_general-robert-ross_Dundalk-MD.html
At this spot, on September 12, 1814, General Robert Ross died. He had been mortally wounded in conflict approximately 1-1/2 miles northwest of here, at the present site of the Aquila Randall monument, and carried by stretcher to this point. He was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBYJ_harry-dorsey-gough_Perry-Hall-MD.html
The founder of Perry Hall, Gough and his wife Prudence sheltered Methodist leaders at the Perry Hall Mansion between 1775 and 1808.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9SZ_my-ladys-manor_Monkton-MD.html
Sometimes called "Lord Baltimore's Gift"Surveyed 26 August, 1713and granted by Charles 2d Lord Baltimoreto his fourth and last consort Margaret,Baroness of Baltimore, Daughter ofThomas Charleton of Hexham, Esq.,with all the prerogatives of a manor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM69O_perry-hall_Perry-Hall-MD.html
One of the largest houses in Maryland. Begun in 1773 by Corbin Lee. Completed in 1776 by Harry Dorsey Gough. East wing of the Mansion partially burned in 1824. Repaired by Harry Dorsey Gough Carroll circa 1825. Restored by the owners in 1967.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM65P_harry-dorsey-gough_Kingsville-MD.html
The founder of Perry Hall, Gough owned a 1,300 acre estate that bordered the Gunpowder Falls. He dominated commerce in Northeast Baltimore County during the colonial period. An active supporter of the Methodist church, he sheltered Francis Asbury …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM650_long-calm_White-Marsh-MD.html
Maryland History. During the Colonial Period this was one of the most navigable stretches of the Gunpowder Falls. A Ferry operated here between 1754 and 1759. The Nottingham Forge and Gunpowder Furnace built metal products and battleship parts fro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM64U_camp-chapel_Perry-Hall-MD.html
The site of camp meetings between 1776 and 1807, when a log chapel was built. Methodist leader Francis Asbury visited frequently.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5MD_the-changing-river-valley_Catonsville-MD.html
Over the last 300 years, the now tranquil Patapsco Valley has seen dramatic changes.
During the industrial revolution, resource-hungry industries stripped trees from the hillsides to make charcoal. Every household needed wood as its lifeline fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5MC_bringing-trade-to-baltimore_Catonsville-MD.html
"Make easy the way for them and then see what an influx of articles will be poured upon us." - George Washington, 1786
You are standing on the original roadbed of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, North America's first common-carrier railroad. Bal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5MB_the-river-makes-electricity_Catonsville-MD.html
The Patapsco Electric & Manufacturing Company, organized by Victor Gustav Bloede, harnessed the river's waterpower to generate electricity. Completed in 1907, the Bloede Dam furnished electricity for Ellicott City, Catonsville, Carroll, Halethorpe…