Old Ellicott City
Twice Drowned
State: Maryland
County: Howard County
Founded: 1772
Abandoned: Semi-ghost (flood-damaged)
Peak Population: Mill town
Old Ellicott City is a historic mill town that was devastated by flash floods in 2016 and 2018 (both called '1000-year floods'). Many businesses were destroyed and some buildings demolished. The town is slowly recovering but retains an eerie, half-abandoned character.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Two '1000-year floods' in 2 years
- Oldest railroad terminus in US
- Historic Main Street recovering
Location
Address: Main Street, Ellicott City, MD
Coordinates: 39.2667, -76.8