Welcome to the Union Dam Trail - Ellicott City, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 17.742 W 076° 46.953
18S E 346285 N 4351106
A historical sign located at the trial head for the Union Dam Trail inside Patapsco Valley State Park.
Waymark Code: WMTT4B
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2017
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The sign says, "Welcome to the Union Dam trail. As you travel on the trail, take time to reflect on the past. The Union Dam trail leads to a site where early industry helped shape the development of this county. This trail descends to the Patapsco River and former site of the Union Dam.
The dam, originally built in 1808, was removed in 2010 to restore fish passage and allow the river to safely recover its natural course. Also on this trial you will see the B&O Railroad and the historic US Route 40 Bridge. For more information on this historic area plea check the Patapsco Valley State Park website."
Group that erected the marker: Maryland State Parks
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Ellicott City, MD
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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