Howard County is an area with the charm of the earliest of America and the recent communities that reflect 21st Century real estate. Elkridge exhibits the history of this area in the 100 plus year old homes along old Washington Blvd. and in the new luxury homes of Grovemont. Townhome communities are here for first time home buyers.

A few homes in Elkridge remain standing that date back to the 1700s, but most were constructed during the early 1900s on up to today. There are several communities with home built during the 1990s that offer wonderful homes in the 2000 square feet range priced for first time home buyers and small families.

Elkridge is likely the oldest settlement in the county built along the Patapsco River which is no longer navigable, but offers some scenic attractions separating Howard and Baltimore County.

The history of Elkridge is like that of many settlements from the 1800s. Tobacco ruled and farmers used the "Elk Ridge" landing to ship their crops to England. Farmers packed the tobacco, hauled it by mule to the wharves at the landing.

Iron was also important to the area. The red clay along the Patapsco River offered sufficient iron ore for mining in the early 1600s. Iron manufacturing was viable up through the 1800s. The Elk Ridge Furnace, established in 1750 was important to the area and made Elk Ridge Landing second in importance to the area after Annapolis.

Some of the historic homes in Elkridge are in excellent condition.

The Thomas Viaduct was constructed in 1883 and permits flood waters to rush through without destroying the bridge. Above the viaduct the rapids offer popular scenic views of the area. The Patapsco State park is popular throughout the year. Elkridge borders this lovely state park for miles.

Elkridge dates back to the 1600s but offers the conveniences of the 21st Century. Just 10 minutes from the Columbia Mall, 10 minutes from BWI Airport, 10 minutes from Baltimore, you can be home in minutes.

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