Initially the blog was about notable women and historic homes of Howard County, but there are so many other intriguing topics from
B&O RR (oldest train station in the US) and
bridges to
the Ellicotts, Columbia history, Babe Ruth's marriage and much more - look at "Labels" links list at right.
Here are the ten most viewed blog posts:
George Ellicott Jr. home becomes part of St. Mary's College
HERE
Rolling Roads to roll huge tobacco barrels
HERE
Colonel Gassaway Watkins and "Walnut Grove" family cemetery
HERE
7 mile walk from Relay to Ellicott City 1919
HERE
The Baltimore or Winans Steam Gun - Civil War
HERE
Quarries near Ellicott City
HERE
Linwood, Mary Merrick and Jeanne Simons
HERE
Bleak House - historic home ruin becomes a tot slide
HERE
John H. B. Latrobe's patented heating stove - Latrobe Stove - 1846
HERE
St. Charles' College 1911 fire, now Terra Maria ruins
HERE
More topics -
Children's play areas in and near HoCo
HERE
African American history - from Medal of Honor recipient to the famed Benjamin Banneker
HERE
Floods in OEC and flood prevention measures
HERE Sign of past flood heights (lost in the last flood)
A walk by historic & flood prevention sites along Main Street Old Ellicott City OEC - coming soon
©2026 Patricia Bixler Reber
Forgotten history of Ellicott City & Howard County MD
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