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Overview

What began as a humble milling town became Ellicott City, part of the Baltimore metropolitan area and an important piece of Maryland history.

In 1772, the Ellicott brothers purchased land and water rights in the valley along the banks of the Patapsco River for $3 an acre. They constructed mills, started the National Road, and brought the railroad to what was then called Ellicott's Mills. The newly constructed railroad in the 1830s put Ellicott City on the map, and even today, the oldest surviving train station in the United States is located in Ellicott. Enduring highs and lows as a center of industry, the 20th century saw Ellicott City transform once again into a suburban haven, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the US.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780738543093
  • ISBN-10: 0738543098
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
  • Publish Date: September 2006
  • Dimensions: 9.22 x 6.52 x 0.27 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.55 pounds
  • Page Count: 96

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