History

The Guilford Mill Dam was first built by 1744 and was the focus of many deeds and leases throughout the years starting in 1761 . It was washed away by winter flooding in March 1888 but remarkably an intact 100 foot section of the dam remains on the south side of the Little Patuxent River. (Photo by Stephen Mangiulli)
History

Did You Know? The Guilford Mill was Built in 1744

Did You Know? – #1 The Guilford Industrial Historic District Mill Did you know that the Guilford Industrial Historic District dates back to at least 1744 when the first record of at grist mill in […]

Willis J. Carter (1857 - 1906), a part of the rich history of Guilford, Maryland
History

Spotlight – Willis J. Carter

This Spotlight, Thursday, June 8, 2012, is taken from the Patuxent Trail Park historical marker: Willis J. Carter (1857 – 1906). One of the men who worked in the Guilford quarries was Willis J. Carter, […]