Daisy, Maryland facts for kids
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Daisy, Maryland
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 Daisy, Maryland
Location in Maryland
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| Elevation | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Population
(1904)
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| • Total | 28 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 240 and 301 |
Daisy is a small community in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It's not an official town with its own government, but rather a group of homes and businesses in a specific area. It's located at the very northwest tip of Howard County.
History of Daisy
How Daisy Got Its Name
A very large piece of land in this area was claimed by Captain Richard Warfield in 1763. Later, in 1838, a big estate called Oakdale Manor was built there.
The community of Daisy was named in 1882 after Grace Gorman (1871–1958). She was the daughter of Senator Arthur Pue Gorman and was known by her nickname, "Daisy." She lived at a historic farm house nearby.
Early Community Life
Daisy had its own post office from March 24, 1882, until August 31, 1905. This helped people send and receive mail easily.
The Daisy United Methodist Church was built in 1906. The land for the church was bought in 1876. It was meant to be a school for African American children and a place of worship for African American community members. This building is considered important for history and might be added to the National Register of Historic Places.
By 1940, about 25 people lived in Daisy. It was mainly a farming community. In the middle of the 20th century, Daisy had a general store, a schoolhouse, and a meeting hall. However, by the 1970s, farming became less profitable. Many families moved to bigger towns, and the community became smaller. The Daisy Garage, a local business, was started in 1959 by Robey Mullinix.
People from Daisy
Some notable people who lived in or were connected to Daisy include:
- Roby H. Mullinix (1895–1965): He was a local leader in Howard County. He served as a County Commissioner from 1949 to 1954. He also worked as a Planning Commissioner and the Howard County Court Clerk.
- George Washington Ward (1867–1932): He was the third principal of Maryland State Normal School. This school is now known as Towson University.
- Edwin Warfield (1848–1920): He grew up at the Oakdale Manor, which was built in 1838. Edwin Warfield later became the 45th Governor of Maryland.
Daisy Today
Today, some of Daisy's historic buildings are at risk of being lost. The Daisy General Store and Outpost, along with the Daisy Schoolhouse, were put on a list of endangered sites in 2012. This list is created by Preservation Howard County, a group that works to save historical places.
The old schoolhouse is waiting to be rebuilt. It will be moved to a museum property in West Friendship. The outpost building was still on the endangered list in 2014 and 2015, meaning it still needs help to be preserved.
