Scavenger Hunt

Finding Landmarks in Howard County

Map of Howard County

Taken from http://www.co.ho.md.us/gis/PlanningMainPage.htm Retrieved March 18, 2009

How to find the Historical Landmarks

Use the following links during the field trip to help you find Howard County Historical Landmarks.

Howard County Interactive MapGet Directions

Howard County HistoryHoward County is full of historical landmarks. The following presentation contains information about some of the many landmarks around Howard County. The goal is for families, students, teachers or community members to find and compare the landmarks. There are links at the bottom of each page if you would like more information on the specific site. Remember to take a picture by each landmark to show you visited it! Enjoy the rich history of Howard County, Maryland.

Northwestern Howard County

Doughoregan ManorEllicott City Jail Mt. Hebron Stone BarnPatapsco Female InstituteThomas Isaac Log Cabin

Doughoregan Manor

The Doughoregan Manor was the home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was one of Maryland’s four signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Manor was built around 1725.

Information from Doughoregan Manor. Retrieved May 15, 2009

Ellicott City Jail

The Ellicott City Jail was built in 1878. It is also known as the Emory Jail or Willow Grove.

Information from Ellicott City Jail. Retrieved May 15, 2009

Mt. Hebron Stone Barn

The Stone Barn, built in the 1800s, was on Judge Thomas Beale Dorsey’s property. It is said that the stone building was used as slave quarters.

Information from Mt. Hebron Stone Barn. Retrieved May 15, 2009

Patapsco Female Institute

The Patapsco Female Institute, located in historic Ellicott City, was a school for girls in the 19th century.

Information from Patapsco Female Institute. Retrieved May 15, 2009

Thomas Isaac Log Cabin

The Thomas Isaac Log Cabin was built around 1780 by an early setter. It is located in historic Ellicott City.

Information from Thomas Isaac Log Cabin. Retrieved December 2, 2008

Eastern Howard County

Belmont, ElkridgeClover HillElkridge Furnace InnThomas Viaduct

Belmont, Elkridge

Belmont is one of the oldest colonial plantations in Howard County. It was built in 1738 by Caleb Dorsey. Belmont is surrounded by the Patapsco State Park.

Information from Belmont. Retrieved December 2, 2008

Clover HillClover Hill is a house with a combination of 18th and 19th century architecture It is located in Rockburn Park.

Information from Clover Hill. Retrieved May 15, 2009

Elkridge Furnace Inn

The Elkridge Furnace Inn, located near the Patapsco River, was originally a tavern built in 1744.Today, the Inn and Restaurant is used for weddings and special events.

Information from Elkridge Furnace Inn Retrieved May 15, 2009

Thomas Viaduct

This was the first curved stone-arch bridge.It lead the B & O railroad over the Patapsco River.Built in 1835.

Information from Thomas Viaduct Retrieved March 18, 2009

Southern Howard County and Columbia

Highland CommunityHistoric OaklandSavage Mill

The Highland Community

The Highland Community is located near Routes 108 and 216.There are many farms and horse fields in the Highland Community.

Information from Highland Community. Retrieved May 15, 2009

Historic Oakland

Charles Sterrett Ridgely built Oakland in 1811 as a country home.Today Historic Oakland welcomes weddings, banquets and special events.

Information from Historic Oakland Retrieved March 18, 2009

Savage Mill - Bollman Iron Truss Bridge

The Savage Mill was a textile Mill from 1822 to 1947.Amos Williams and his brothers began a textile weaving business with money from their friend, John Savage.

Information from Savage Mill and Savage

Retrieved March 18, 2009

Follow-Up

What similarities and differences do you notice among the Northwestern, Eastern and Southern parts of Howard County? (Analyze the places, the dates and the architecture)

What do you think the reasons are for these similarities and differences?