Collier's Grist Mill - Ellicott City, MD
Posted by: bluesnote
N 39° 16.039 W 076° 47.753
18S E 345072 N 4347978
One of many historical markers in downtown Ellicott City, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14M1G
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2021
Views: 4
The plaque says, "A stone mill for processing grain through mid to late 1800's. A wooden bridge was used to cross the Tiber to get to Main St. In the 1890's, Herman Shriver formed a company with local investors to begin using the mill's water power and steam to provide the first electric power and lights to the town. It became the Patapsco Light & Power Co plant about 1904."
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Ellicott City, MD, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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