Each year, Howard County, Maryland loses multiple historic sites due to deterioration, development and demolition. Initial estimates indicate that Howard County has lost approximately 25% of the sites listed on the Howard County Historic Sites Inventory in the last 25 years. In order to bring attention to the rapid decimation of our historic treasures, PHC has compiled its second annual list of endangered sites.

Read the article, "Endangered historical properties listed," published in The Baltimore Sun. View the Top Ten List for 2003 View the Top Ten List for 2002 View the Top Ten List for 2001

PHC compiled the list from public input and from evaluation of existing sites on Howard County's Historic Sites Inventory. The major criteria for selection is the degree of deterioration, possible destruction and the encroachment of development. Additional factors include diversity of geographic location and both architectural and historical representation.

PHC presents this list as a means to increase public awareness and appreciation of our nonrenewable historic and cultural resources, to garner public support and to create an effective voice for the preservation of historic and cultural sites.

If you have any historical information about any of these sites or would like to volunteer your time to help save these sites, please e-mail PHC.

St. Louis Church
	Used as the original St. Louis parish church until 1889, the old chapel has fallen on hard times. Parishioners have raised funds, but restoration has not yet begun. Read more
Claremont Overlook
	An Italianate-style residence built in 1858, Claremont was used as a fort duing the Civil War. Its site is being considered for a residential development. Read more
The Enchanted Forest
	This now-closed children's theme park, dating from 1954, is deteriorating due to neglect and insufficient funds for restoration. Read more
Mount Moriah Lodge
	Built as an African-American meeting place in the late 1800's, Mount Moriah Lodge sits vacant and requires major roof repairs. Read more
Elk Ridge Assembly Room
	This meeting room, located in the Lawyers Hill Historic District, was built in 1871 to promote unity among neighbors divided by the Civil War. Read more
Troy
	This large stone house, which was built on land patented in the 1600's, has been gutted by fire.The State of Maryland deeded the property to Howard County, which is encountering difficulty in negotiating access to the site. Read more
Blandair
	The 18th century farm, located in the heart of Columbia, consists of a main house and many fine outbuildings. All are in critical need of basic repairs. Read more
Mount Joy
	Dating as early as 1695, Mount Joy/Santa Fe Farm also houses slave quarters and a log cabin. In the last year, the slave quarters has partially collapsed and the main house has continued to deteriorate. Read more
Clover Hill
	This brick and stone farmhouse was built about 1798. Howard County's curatorship contract for adaptive use fell through and the county is seeking other opportunities for restoration. Read more
Woodlawn Slave Quarters
	Now located on Columbia Association property, the slave quarters represents one of the few surviving buildings of its type. Although funds have been allocated for studies, nothing has been done to stabilize or protect this resource. Read more