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Scavenger Hunt

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.

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Scavenger Hunt

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  1. Scavenger Hunt Finding Landmarks in Howard County

  2. Map of Howard County Taken from http://www.co.ho.md.us/gis/PlanningMainPage.htm 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 • Get Directions

  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. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  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. 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

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

  12. 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. Clover Hill • 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. 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

  15. 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 ViaductRetrieved 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. 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 OaklandRetrieved 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?

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