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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2406_the-sykes-building_Ellicott-City-MD.html
This building was originally the home and dental office of Doctor Mordecai Gist Sykes. Dr. Sykes was a prominent local businessman who served two terms as Ellicott City's Mayor (1889-1897). The Building has since housed state and local county offi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2405_yates-market-hardware_Ellicott-City-MD.html
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 hardwar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2404_howard-county-jail-1851_Ellicott-City-MD.html
The Howard County Jail, located at 1 Emory Street, in the Historic District of Ellicott City, Maryland, was the location where freedom seekers and those charged with encouraging enslaved persons to run away or rise up against their masters or simi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UV9_sunflower-church-historical_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Samuel Ellicott deeded this lot in 1837, and it is the fourth oldest Methodist Church in continuous use in the county. The stained glass and painted windows were added during renovations in 1887. The nickname derives from the pattern of the large …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UV8_jonathan-ellicott-building-historical_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Built by Jonathan Ellicott, John Day used this building as a store and a home in the 1850s. Dr. Thomas B. Owings moved here after death of his wife and six of his children in the 1868 flood. More recently this building has housed many dentists, in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UV7_new-fire-station-transit-terminal-historical_Ellicott-City-MD.html
In 1939 this new brick, two-story fire house was built. Fire Department historian B H Shipley, Jr and bride resided on the 2nd floor for seven years. It was also a trolley terminal. The HoCo Volunteer Fire Dept. operated here until 1997, when the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N58_walker-chandler-house_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Originally a private residence, this 3-1/2 story granite block structure is built into solid rock and on a slope such that the entire first floor forms the foundation. The building has housed Kinsey's bookmaking shop, a tavern, the American Red Cr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N57_old-stone-tavern-house_Ellicott-City-MD.html
This building has had many important uses, such as Old Patapsco Hotel, Granite Manufacturing Co., Town Hall/Opera House, Provost Marshall's Office (Civil War), Patapsco Enterprise Office/Howard Gazette, Oddfellows Lodge, Rodey's Amusea/Emporium. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N52_the-odd-fellows-lodge_Ellicott-City-MD.html
This building, originally a harness shop, was purchased by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1863 for approximately $2,000. It has been in continuous use by the Order ever since. Architecturally and historically significant, this 3-1/2 story…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N51_the-howard-house-hotel_Ellicott-City-MD.html
Built by J. Shipley then twice auctioned. In 1879 sold to the Eckert's who served such popular food that the hotel was later enlarged. The public was allowed to take a shortcut through the hotel which led them to the upper street and court house. …
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