1. Finding Landmarks in Howard County
Scavenger Hunt
Finding Landmarks in Howard County

2. Map of Howard County
Taken from Retrieved March 18, 2009

3. 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 Map
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4. Howard County History
Howard 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.

5. Northwestern Howard County
Doughoregan Manor
Ellicott City Jail
Mt. Hebron Stone Barn
Patapsco Female Institute
Thomas Isaac Log Cabin

6. Information from Doughoregan Manor. Retrieved May 15, 2009
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

7. Information from Ellicott City Jail. Retrieved May 15, 2009
The Ellicott City Jail was built in It is also known as the Emory Jail or Willow Grove.
Information from Ellicott City Jail. Retrieved May 15, 2009

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

9. 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

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

11. Eastern Howard County Belmont, Elkridge Clover Hill
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Thomas Viaduct

12. Information from Belmont. Retrieved December 2, 2008
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

13. Information from Clover Hill. Retrieved May 15, 2009
Clover 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

14. Information from Elkridge Furnace Inn Retrieved May 15, 2009
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

15. Information from Thomas Viaduct Retrieved March 18, 2009
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

16. Southern Howard County and Columbia
Highland Community
Historic Oakland
Savage Mill

17. 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

18. Information from Historic Oakland Retrieved March 18, 2009
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

19. 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

20. 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?