Henryton, Maryland facts for kids
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Henryton, Maryland
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 Henryton, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Henryton, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroll |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Henryton is a small, unincorporated community located in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. It sits right along the Patapsco River. People believe the community was named after Henry DeVries, a farmer and landowner from the 1800s.
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Henryton's History
Who Was Henry DeVries?
Henry DeVries was the son of Christian DeVries, an immigrant from the Netherlands. Christian came to America in 1802. He first worked at a paper mill in Elkridge, Maryland. In 1809, he bought a flour mill and some land nearby. This old mill can still be seen today.
Henry DeVries likely worked at his father's mill, which later became a paper mill. After that, he started a very large farm. This farm probably covered a big part of the mountain where Henryton is located.
Exploring Old Ruins
Many old ruins have been found in the Henryton area. These include parts of homes, old tools like hammers and nails, and what might be grave markers or barn foundations. An old road was also found that could take people around the mountain to where Henryton is now.
This road first appeared on a map of Carroll County around 1862. It was last seen on a U.S. topographic map from the 1960s. Since the DeVries family lived there since 1809, the road was likely used much earlier.
What Can You See Today?
If you visit the area, you can still see parts of this old road. It starts near the intersection of Marriottsville Road 2 and Arrington Road. The road follows the edge of the mountain, high above Marriottsville Road 2.
Some parts of the road were lost due to mining in the 1900s. However, it continues for a few hundred feet before disappearing. Along this path, you can find more ruins. Some maps from the 1860s show a house belonging to Henry DeVries in this area.
Other ruins, possibly a graveyard or another barn, have been found nearby. It's not known exactly when these old buildings became empty and fell into ruins.
Getting Around Henryton
Public Transportation Options
The Owings Mills station is part of the Baltimore Metro SubwayLink. It is in nearby Owings Mills, which is in Baltimore County. You can drive there in about 20 minutes from Carrolltowne. From this station, you can take the subway directly to downtown Baltimore.
Bus Services
Currently, there is no bus service that connects Henryton or Eldersburg to nearby Randallstown in Baltimore County. This is partly because officials and residents in Carroll County have not supported public transit between counties for a long time.
