Judge Dobin proposed the Elk Ridge Assembly Room in 1869 as a unique place to bring together the neighbors of Lawyers Hill who were divided by the Civil War. The residents constructed the building in 1871 on land donated by Judge Dobin. The building is simple in design to serve the purpose of neighborhood gatherings and theatrical presentations. Howard County Tourism, Inc. and the Maryland Office of Tourism Development hope to include this site in Maryland's next Civil War Trails program.

While time has not deteriorated its original purpose, time has taken its toll on the building. The community is trying to raise funds for basic needs through bake sales and plant sales.