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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQBC_6-mile-marker-on-the-national-road_Catonsville-MD.html
This 6-miles-to-Baltimore marker was welcomed by thousands on horseback, in stagecoaches and wagons, who traveled this Frederick Turnpike. Some headed west to settle in the Ohio Valley, along with merchants selling their wares, while millers with …
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/HMOML_scotts-quarry_Sparks-Glencoe-MD.html
Marble from this quarry, located nearby, was used to build the Washington Monument in Baltimore. Designed by architect Robert Mills and erected between 1815 and 1829, this was the first public monument erected to George Washington. The constructio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOMJ_the-first-orems-schools_Middle-River-MD.html
Located near the corner of Orems Road and Glider Drive; adjacent to the West side of the Orems Methodist Church Cemetery. Built for the education of local students from Stemmers Run and Middle River. Originally a one-room log school house.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG9P_germantown_Nottingham-MD.html
After the Civil War, dozens of immigrant families moved into the area. The village of Germantown started here, later known as Perry Hall.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG9L_indian-rock_Nottingham-MD.html
The village of Indian Rock, located here in the early 20th Century, started as a stop on the Baltimore and Jerusalem Turnpike.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFXQ_aquila-randall-monument_Dundalk-MD.html
SACRED to the memory of Aquila Randall, who died in bravely defending his Country and his Home, on the memorable 12th of September, 1814. Aged 24 years.
In the skirmish which occurred at this spot between the advanced party under Major Richd. K…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME7A_gunpowder-copper-works_Glen-Arm-MD.html
Levi Hollingsworth built a mill here to roll and fabricate refined blocks of copper that were shipped to Baltimore from Wales and hauled to the mill by oxcart. The copper used for the roofing of the original dome of the Capitol was rolled and fabr…