1871 Businesses and farmers in Howard County

The State Gazette and Merchants and Farmers' Directory for Maryland listed about 150 businessmen and 70 farmers in Howard County.  The book described the county and some of the towns.  Ellicott City was one of "the most romantic cities" in the US with "some of the largest cotton factories in the country."

HOWARD COUNTY

"Court meets at Ellicott City on the third Monday in March, and first Monday In September.

This is one of the smallest counties in the State, having an area of only 300 square miles. It is bounded on the North by Baltimore and Carroll counties, on the South by Montgomery and Prince George's counties, on the East by the head waters of the Patapsco River and Anne Arundle [sic] county, and on the West by Montgomery county. The County is completely intersected with streams of water, affording excellent water power, which is improved by factories, mills, &c. The soil is mostly good, chiefly fine limestone land.

Some of the finest granite quarries in the State are to be found in Howard County, chiefly among which we may mention, those in the upper part of the County, the stone of which resembles the celebrated Quincy granite. The largest quarries, however, are between Sykesville and Baltimore City, of which stone, some of the finest public buildings in the State are built.

Iron Ore abounds in the southern part of the County, principally along the Anne Arundle County line.

The “Doughoregan Manor," of Charles Carroll, of Carrolton, containing nearly 14,000 acres, of the finest land in the County, is situated west of Ellicott City, and along a stream known as Middle River.

The products are "Wheat, Corn, Oats, Potatoes, &c. The manufactures are Cotton, Flour, and Woolen Fabrics.

The County Seat, is Ellicott City, one of the most romantic spots in Maryland.

ELLICOTT CITY

This is undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities in the United States. The principal part of the city lies in a valley, surrounded by hills, dotted with magnificent residences and beautiful churches.

The Patapsco Institute for young ladies, the Rock Hill College for boys, St. Clements' Hall for boys, and St. Charles' College, are located here, and are imperishable monuments to the refined taste and liberal disposition of the people.

          

Some of the largest cotton factories in the country are in operation here, affording employment to many, while the agricultural interests of the city are equal to that of any of her neighbors.

The city is situated on the main stem of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, about 15 miles from Baltimore, and may be reached almost any hour in the day from the latter city.

Appleby James, cotton manufacturer

Bauersfeld W. grocery

Barnes Thos. bone dust manufacturer

BENSON E. J. editor and prop. "Common Sense"

Bewley W. J. livery, wile and exchange stables

Bewley W. J. undertaker

Bierly J. T. boot and shoe denier

Binworth T. B. provisions

Blackhead M. tin and sheet iron ware

Bolm Rev. Mathew, Catholic clergyman

BROOKS Mrs. N. C. books and stationery, Main st nr Railroad Depot

Brown J. R. jr. Editor Ellicott City Times

Brown John, miller

Brown Zige, miller

BURNS Dr. ARTHUR P. physician. Main street

Burgess Samuel. wagon maker

Butke G. clothing

Caddick Thomas, tailor

Carnery Peter, blacksmith

Catsidy J. E. tailor

Central Lodge, No. 40, 1. O. O. F.

CIRCUIT COURT, Oliver Miller, Chief Judge, Annapolis; Wm. N. Hayden,

   Associate Judge, Westminster; Edw'd Hammond, Associate Judge, Ellicott City;

   W. W. Watkins, Clerk, Henry E. Wootten, States Attorney, Claudius  Stewart, Sheriff,

   John S. Tyson, Auditor, L. J. Watkins, Deputy Clerk

Cobb S. P. cotton manufacturer

Cobb & McCrea, livery stables  

Collier W. B. stoves and tin ware  

Coomcs R. W. boot and shoe dealer

Cooper Daniel, baker

County Commissioners, John S. Tracy, John T. Hardy, C. M.Roberts; George R. Shane, Clerk

    to the Board

Corsey M. provisions, &c.

Crocker J. H. photographer

Dashull Samuel K. examiner board of school commissioners

DAY JOHN & SON. gen. merchandise, Main st

Day Thomas, general merchandise

Davis Joshua, miller

Duvall Mrs. M. L. fancy goods

Dunivan Alexander, miller

Fisell Ferdinand, grocery

Fisher J. C. stoves and tin ware

Fisher Robert, grocery

Fisel Ferdinand, provisions

Frank S. & Co. clothing

Frochlich C. J. tailor

Fulton D. hardware merchant

Gallaher E. 11. butcher

Gallaher James, butcher

Gaw James, cabinet maker

Gilligan Mrs. M. grocery

Gerrer Joseph, baker

Gosnell Thomas, grocery

Granite Mauf g Co. Cotton Mills

Gray Manf g Co. Cotton Mill

Groves W. D. real estate dealer

Hammond Win. A. attorney at law

Hammond Edward attorney at law

Hardtman John, grocery

Harris John T. grocery

Hartley Charles, miller

Harvey U. C. W. ticket ag't В. & О. R. R. Со

Heavy Mrs. M. confectionery

Helm Beal, boot and shoemaker

Helm Beal, butcher

Helm Franklin, stoves and tin ware

Helm James, butcher

HENKE HENRY, general merchandise. Main st

Hobbs Ulysses attorney at law

Hodges Dr. W. E. physician

Holtman John, saloon

House B. J. miller

Howard House, J. Groves proprietor

Hant Miss E. millinery

Hunt Thomas U. general merchandise

Inglhart R. R. lawyer

Imhoff John, restaurant

Ireland & Bond, (c) groceries

Isaacs G. W. blacksmith

Jones Edward, butcher

Keene Dr. S. A. druggist

Kinsey Isaiah, boot and shoe dealer

Kraft Andrew, butcher

Lauman A. barber

Leamon C. confectionery

LEISHEAR J. H. general merchandise. Main st

Linthicum Edward, attorney at law

Loman Daniel, grocery

Lowe Charles, grocery

Lucas Charles M. watch maker and jeweller

Mackubin James, attorney at law

Martin Dr. Issac J chemist and druggist

MAYFIELD WM. F. saddle and harness maker, Main st

Mayfield Mrs. S. dry goods, &c.

Mayfield Mrs S. milliner

McCauley D. J. cooper

McCauley Dr J. general merchandise, Frederick  Pike

McClelland J. cabinet maker

McClelland T. E. junk dealer

McCrea Thomas, miller

McGowan James, post master

McKabin J. lawyer

McKinzie Charles, cotton manufacturer

Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Smith pastor

Mellor Benjamin, blacksmith

Mercer J. W. carpenter and builder

Mitchell Rev. Walter, Rector St. John's Church

NEUBECK HENRY, gun and locksmith, Main st.

Norrie & Vansant, general merchandise

Oates Rev. M. catholic clergyman

Ockes Jacob, wheelwright

ORPHAN'S COURT.—Jos. F. Gordon,  Chief Judge; A. P. Amos, Associate Judge;

   Thos. J. White, Associate Judge; Benj. H. Dorsey, Register of  Wills

Owings Dr. T. B. physician

Patapsco Female Institution, Robt. H Archer, principal

Patapsco Flour Mills, C. A. Gambrill & Co. proprietors

PATMOS LODGE No. 70, A. F. A. M.

Peter W. B. real estate agent

Phelps Wm. butcher

Presbyterian Church, Rev. Hooper, pastor

Reynolds J. A. foundry

Rice Mrs. Mary, confectionery

Rinehart Geo. miller

ROCK HILL COLLEGE, Bro. Bettelin,  president

RODEY MARTIN L. restaurant

Bands Geo. W. attorney-at-law

Savage С, H. minister

Scott Thos. butcher

Scott Wm.

Shane Geo. R. magistrate

Shafer Emanuel, miller

Sprecher David, general merchandise

Super Edwin, butcher

ST. CLEMENTS HALL, Rev. J. Avery Sheppard, principal

Stewart John, confectioner

Stewart H. (c) liquors

Stewart L. restaurant

St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Father W. E. Starr

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Rev. W. H. Phil-

STRAWBR1DGE ISAAC, proprietor  Patapsco Hotel, Main st, nr Bridge

SWEENEY SIMON, watchmaker and  jeweller, main st. nr Bridge

Sykes Dr. S. dentist

Tabler A. J. P. general merchandise

TALBOTT E. A. building materials and lumber

Taylor W. C. provisions

Thomas W. confectioner

Tyson John S. atorney-at-law

Union Manufacturing Co. cotton mill

Vansant J. E. general store

Western Union Telegraph Office, C.Y. Harvey,  agent

WitcBell Wm. miller

Wooton Henry E. attorney-a.t-Iaw

Worthington Dr. W. H. physician

Yinger Mrs. S. A. confectionery

Farmers.

Blaney Thos.

Brown D. S.

Carey Cornelius  

Carey Jos.

Clark Jas.

Claggett John

Coleman Patrick

Conn Jas.

Coolie Geo.  

Cooney Michael

Davis Edward

Davis Gaither

Davis Nathaniel

Davis Richard

Davis Thomas

Davis Wesley

Davis Wm.

Dennis E. N.

Dorsey C.T.

Dorsey John T. W.

Dorsey Jno. W.

Dorsey Reuben. M.

Dyson Jacob

Espy Samuel

Frost Edw.

Fredericks Daniel

Frost Wm.

Geislin Jas.

Giles Donaldson

Gosnell John

Hammond M.

Hansom Christian

Harman Wm. II.

Helms Oliver

Herbert Joh»

Hirrold John

Hughes Rufus

Johnson Anthony

Jones A. J.

Jones Robson

Klug Charles

Ligon T. W.

Mayo W. J.

McGuire J. D.

McKinzev David

Mitchell W. S.

Murphy John

Orour John

Peter G. W.

Phillips Richard

Prine Henry

Porcher Peter

Pue С. R.

Pue Ferdinand

Pue Michael

Reneham Edward

Renebam John

Stripley Edw.

Smith Charles

Smith Jas.

Stocken Geo. D.

Thomas R. D.

Thompson Dorsey

Tucker S.

Tucker Wesley

Verney Jas.

Verney John

Wall John

Young

ELK RIDGE LANDING.

A village situated on the Washington Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad about ten miles from Baltimore city. Contains a post office, a number of stores, churches, schools, &c.

ELYSVILLE.

A small village on the Balto. & Ohio Railroad, about 20 miles from Baltimore city. This is a beautiful little town, and made exceedingly lively, by the enterprise and industry of its inhabitants. It contains a factory and several stores

GLENELG

A post office situated about ten miles east from Ellicott

HANOVER SWITCH.

A station on the Washington Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, about twelve miles from Baltimore city.

ILCHESTER.

A small village on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, about one and three fourth miles from Ellicott City.

LAUREL.

A village situated on the Washington branch of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad about 22 miles from Baltimore city. This is one of the most thriving towns in the county. The celebrated "Laurel Mills Goods" manufactured here, stand high in the trade, and the establishment is considered one of the finest in the country. Of late years this little town has grown a great deal, many fine residences have been erected, and many business houses have been established during the past three years.

LISBON.

A village situated in the northwestern part of the county, fourteen miles northwest from Ellicott City, the County Seat. This is one of the finest and most enterprising villages in the County. It is connected with Ellicott City by a fine road, leading thence to New Market.

MATTHEW’S STORE

A post office situated about eleven miles west from Ellicott City.

MARRIOTTSVILLE.

A village on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, twenty-seven miles from Baltimore City, and twelve miles from Ellicott City, the County Seat.

POPLAR SPRINGS.

A small village about two miles west from Lisbon.

SAVAGE FACTORY.

A Post Village and Station on the Washington Branch of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, about twenty-one miles from Baltimore City.

SIMPSONVILLE.

A post village eight-and-a-half miles southwest from Ellicott City, the nearest railroad station; is a thriving little town containing a number of stores and manufactories. The surrounding country is very beautiful, and the soil is rich. Middle River, a tributary of the Patuxent, passes through the village and affords a supply of water sufficient for all purposes.

WEST FRIENDSHIP.

A post village north-west from Ellicott city, about eight miles.

The State Gazette and merchants and farmers' directory for Maryland… Baltimore: 1871. Online HERE
“Plan of Ellicott City Howard & Baltimore” in Atlas of fifteen miles around Baltimore including Howard Co. 1878 Paper copy at Howard County His Soc $10 HERE Second link ‘p31’ at Johns Hopkins HERE

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Forgotten history of Ellicott City & Howard County MD