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Sykesville Information and Highlights

History

Sykesville Maryland started out as a tract of land owned by the disinherited daughter in law of Napoleon Bonaparte. Elizabeth Bonaparte, the daughter of William Patterson, was forced to leave her husband Jerome in Europe and return to her home in Maryland. She raised her son alone. “Betsy” Bonaparte’s brother inherited said land, and sold a third of it to his business associate James Sykes.

In 1830, James Sykes rebuilt the grist mill that was found on the property and made other significant improvements such as adding a stone hotel with five floors. His intention was to serve the railroad employees in the area. Other businesses were attracted to “Horse Train Stop”, it’s original lackluster name, and set up shop there. They included a church, a couple general stores, mills and the like.

In 1868, massive flooding destroyed both the Sykesville Mill and the business called Elba Furnace, subsequently ending a long water rights dispute. The town rebuilt on the opposite side of the Patapsco River in Carroll County. In 1904, Horse Train Stop was incorporated as Sykesville and nine years later it even began its own little newspaper called the Sykesville Herald.

Location

This riverside community is located on the north side of the Patapsco River at 39°22′16″N 76°58′21″W. It’s on the southernmost border of Maryland in Carroll County. Maryland is considered a New England state found on the eastern seaboard of the United States of America. It’s terrain boasts trees, rivers and gentle rolling hills as well as many mountain ranges.

Weather

The weather in Sykesville is typical of many of the New England states with an average recorded rainfall of approximately 42 inches a year. About two thirds of the year Sykesville gets sunny days, and the common temps at the height of the summer season are in the mid-eighties range. Sykesville also gets about the average amount of snowfall a year at 25 inches.

Shopping

Whatever your reason for making Sykesville your destination, you may soon discover that shopping was the best reason of all to arrive. Sykesville boasts a wide variety of shopping, especially considering the diminutive size of this Maryland town. Check out these shops for both large and small purchases to treat yourself.

• A Likely Story Bookstore 7566 Main Street Sykesville, MD 21784 (410) 795-1718

• Cowboys and Angels 7552 Main St, Sykesville, Maryland 21784 (410) 800-8548

• The Sports Nut 7541 Main St, in Historic Sykesville, MD 21784 (410) 549-4747

• Dunnrite Casual Furniture 7448 Springfield Avenue Sykesville MD 21784 (410) 795-5700

Restaurants

Accustomed to a thriving tourism industry, Sykesville boasts several delightful places to grab a bite to eat. From high end to tight budget, try some or all of these Sykesville restaurants when you’re feeling hungry.

• Baldwin’s Station 7618 Main Street Sykesville MD 21784 (410) 795-1041

• Sweet Simplici-Tea 7540 Main Street Sykesville, Maryland 21784 (410) 549-7676

• The French Twist Coffee Shop 732 Oklahoma Ave, Sykesville, Maryland 21784 (443) 920-3151

• The Big Belly Deli 887 Sandosky Rd, Sykesville, Maryland 21784 (443) 920-3423

Nightlife

Don’t let the small scale of this delightful town deter you from trying out the local nightlife. Here are a few places to let your hair down.

• Market Tavern 7556 Main Street Sykesville MD 21784

• Chili’s Grill and Bar 1312 Londontown Blvd Sykesville MD 21784

Schools

There are a number of top rated schools in the Sykesville area. You may decide to stay longer than a family vacation once you see these sterling seats of education!

• Oklahoma Road Middle School 6300 Oklahoma Rd Sykesville MD 21784

• Mechanicsville Elementary School 3838 Sykesville Rd Sykesville MD 21784

• South Carroll High School 1300 West Old Liberty Rd Sykesville MD 21784

Landmarks

• The Sykesville Historic Colored Schoolhouse 524 Schoolhouse Road, Sykesville MD (410) 795-8959

• Little Sykes Railway Yard 7547 Main St. Sykesville, MD 21784 (410) 795-8959

• Gatehouse Museum of History 7283 Cooper Dr Sykesville MD 21784 (410) 549-5150

Conclusion

From its unusual inception to its currently bustling touristy delightfulness, Sykesville Maryland is as unique as they come. The small town atmosphere welcomes people of all ages and persuasions and offers the quaint lifestyle of a bygone age while maintaining a spirit of adventure and ecological mindfulness. Come to Sykesville Maryland and stay a while!

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