You searched for Postal Code: 21286
Page 2 of 3 — Showing results 11 to 20 of 21
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNZ_a-romance-with-nature-the-falling-garden_Towson-MD.html
The jewel of Hampton's cultural landscape and the focus of Ridgely family horticultural pursuits for 150 years is the Falling Garden. Constructed under Charles Ridgely "The Builder" in the 1780s, the Falling Garden was one of the largest earthmovi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNY_oranges-in-january_Towson-MD.html
It was not possible to grow fresh oranges and lemons outside in Maryland, as delicate fruit trees could not survive the winter. The Ridgely family, however, enjoyed the luxury of having fruit on their table all winter long. To protect their treasu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNX_captain-charles-ridgely_Towson-MD.html
Builder of Hampton and owner Northampton Iron Works.
Supplier to American Revolutionary Forces.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HNW_corn-culture_Towson-MD.html
There were lots of mouths to feed on a large plantation like Hampton and this made corn an all-important crop. Hard or "dent "corn was used as feed for livestock and ground into cornmeal for slaves as well as for the Ridgelys' pantry. Most importa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMS_hampton-an-american-story_Towson-MD.html
This land was once part of one of the largest estates in Maryland—-and one of the most impressive. The Ridgley family owned Hampton Plantation for more than 200 years, and their home and many farm buildings have changed little since the mid-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMR_ridgelys-pride_Towson-MD.html
The Mansion, completed 1790. When Captain Charles Ridgely's country neighbors saw him erecting a "palace in the wilderness" in the 1780s, they called it "Ridgely's Folly." The mansion before you, modeled on the great country houses of Britain, was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMQ_ice-cream-in-july_Towson-MD.html
Having ice in summertime was a real luxury in the early 19th century. Storing enough ice to last throughout the summer was a true feat. A large icehouse was a sign of wealth, and originally there were two such structures at Hampton. Although it lo…
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/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.