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Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in, and the county seat of, Howard County, Maryland, United States. [3] Part of the Baltimore metropolitan area, its population was 75,947 at the 2020 census, [4] making it the most populous unincorporated county seat in the country.
- A Brief History of The Ellicott Family
- Historic Sites and Attractions
- Restaurants and Bars in Historic Ellicott City
In the early 1770s, three Quaker brothers - Joseph, Andrew and John Ellicott, who had grown up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, moved to Maryland to find land where they could grow wheat and harness water power for a mill. The Ellicotts were industrious and developed new methods for milling flour, constructed machine shops, and experimented in farmin...
Heritage Orientation Center– 8334 Main St. Ellicott City, MD (410) 313-0420. The small stone building, located behind the Thomas Isaac Log Cabin, was the county’s first courthouse. Today it houses...Thomas Isaac Log Cabin- Main St. and Ellicott Mills Dr. Ellicott, City, MD. The historic structure dates back to 1780, although it was originally located on Merryman Street. It was dismantled in 19...Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station Museum– 3711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD (410) 461-1945. Built in 1831, the historic train station is the oldest surviving railroad station in America, and...The George Ellicott House- Main Street, Ellicott City, MD. The house was built in 1789 by the fourth son of Andrew and Elizabeth Ellicott. George Ellicott was a Quaker, who was a miller, a surveyor...Ellicott Mills Brewing Company - 8308 Main Street (410) 313-8141 Judge’s Bench Pub - 8385 Main Street Ellicott City, MD (410) 908-7111 Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant- 8293 Main Street Ellicott City, MD (410) 465-4004
- Joan Sherman
- Walk The Historic Downtown District. Ellicott City is a river town with a story. From its early beginnings as a mill town, it built up along the Patapsco River because most machinery needed water for production.
- Step Into Unique Shops, Art Galleries, And More. A stroll along Main Street features everything from unique shops like EC Pops, which has an eclectic mix and gourmet popcorn, to art galleries, to eating and drinking establishments like the Ellicott Distilling Company.
- Learn How Ellicott’s Mills Became Ellicott City. In 1772, three brothers named John, Andrew, and Joseph Ellicott built Ellicott’s Mills, one of the largest flour milling and manufacturing towns at that time.
- Note The Tiny Thomas Isaac Log Cabin. At the corner of Main Street and Ellicott Mills Drive sits the historic Thomas Isaac log cabin. Constructed around 1780, the cabin displays the early European influence on the area.
- Estelle J. Sykesville, MD8 contributions. B&O Train museum. Loved the history of the station in Ellicott City, loved the working train display. Steps a little steep in the depot for comfort.
- Famontherun. Bel Air, Md 888 contributions. Perfect for our 3 yr old. Let's say very good minus. This is a small farm with nostalgic storybook/nursery rhyme structures saved from the old Enchanted Forest.
- charleskJ7874BQ. Baltimore, MD 106 contributions. A great place for outdoor relaxation, exercise or fun. Centennial is a great little park for almost anything, with an outdoor twist.
- Hammy. 1 contribution. Thank Your Local Park Service! Whoever oversees Patapsco is doing a fantastic job! The staff and park service there are amazing. I've been hiking around the park for over 20 yrs and have seen it go through a lot of changes.
- Visit the oldest passenger train station in the United States. Built in 1830, Ellicott City’s passenger train station counts as the oldest operating passenger train station in the United States, and probably one of the oldest in the entire world!
- Go fishing at Centennial Park. Covering 337 acres (approximately 137 hectares), Centennial Park is one of the largest green spaces in Ellicott City. There are plenty of activities you can enjoy here, such as hiking, running, and picnicking.
- Spend the day at Clark's Elioak Farm. Clark’s Elioak Farm is well known in Ellicott City if you want to spend a day getting back in touch with the region’s agricultural roots or just simply spend some time feeding and petting the farm animals.
- Stroll around Font Hill Wetlands Park. Looking for some peace of mind? Why not take a stroll at Font Hill Wetlands Park? Like Centennial Park, it’s a sprawling green space, this time encompassing 26 acres or almost 11 hectares.
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Conveniently situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Ellicott City offers the perfect location for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Delve into the town's rich history, revel in its distinctive shopping scene, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and take advantage of enticing hotel deals.
