Elkridge

by Elizabeth Janney

Overview

Founded in 1733, Elkridge is the oldest settlement in Howard County. With its proximity to the Patapsco River, railroad tracks, and highways, Elkridge has served as a vital Maryland artery over the years. A port town, Elkridge's reputation as an exporter of tobacco and iron to England was rivaled in Maryland only by Annapolis. In 1830, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad laid its tracks, and the construction of the Thomas Viaduct, the nation's first curved railroad bridge, followed thereafter. Today, Elkridge is a blend of generations-old families and new residents who were attracted by the area's central location on the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Despite some of the hardships the community has faced, Elkridge has persevered through the flood of 1868, World War II, and the construction of Interstate 95. Elkridge shares how the community continues to thrive through the resilient spirit of its people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738599274
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	07/08/2013
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,099,014
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

The images used in Elkridge come from the collections of the Elkridge Heritage Society, Howard County Historical Society, B&O Railroad Museum, Maryland State Archives, and other sources. Author Elizabeth Janney is the founding editor of Elkridge Patch, an online source for news and information about Elkridge. In addition to editing and reporting for Patch, she is a member of the Elkridge Heritage Society, Howard County Historical Society, and Greater Elkridge Community Association.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Commercial Hub of Elk Ridge Landing 9

2 Transit by Road, Rail, and Wire 21

3 Wartime in Elkridge 35

4 Sanctuaries of Community 51

5 Schools and Other Structures 67

6 Houses of Historic Elkridge 81

7 Disasters and Divisions 93

8 Athletics and Entertainment 103

9 US Route 1 Corridor 113