Patuxent ChaseC O M M U N I T Y G U I D E

A G U I D E T O T H E S E R V I C E S A V A I L A B L E N E A R Y O U R N E W H O M E

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COMMUNITY PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MEDICAL FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PUBLIC UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

RECREATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

RESTAURANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

COLLEGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

VETERINARIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

ORGANIZATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

ASSISTED LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

EMRGENCY NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

C O N T E N T S

L E A R N A B O U T T H E S E R V I C E S Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y H A S T O O F F E R

Maintaining a true sense of community is vital as we move farther into the 21stcentury. And nowhere is the opportunity to be part of a community moreappealing than in Howard County, Maryland. Ellicott City enjoys a rich andvaried history, from its origin as the tiny trade center of "Ellicott's Mills" to thepresent seat of rapidly urbanizing Howard County.

Three Quaker brothers, John, Andrew, and Joseph Ellicott, of Bucks County,Pennsylvania, chose this picturesque wilderness to establish a flour mill in 1772,four years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. The brothershelped revolutionize farming in Maryland by persuading farmers to plant wheatinstead of tobacco and by introducing fertilizer to revitalize the depleted soil. In1830, Ellicott's Mills became the first terminus of the Baltimore and OhioRailroad outside Baltimore. The old station, which stands today as a museum, hasbeen designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

The Ellicotts made significant contributions to the area and the era. They builtroads, bridges and a wharf in Baltimore, introduced the wagon brake and plasteras a fertilizer, erected iron works, a furnace, rolling mills, schools, a meeting house,stores and houses made from beautiful granite.

In 1791, Andrew Ellicott was commissioned to survey the boundaries for thenation's new capital, Washington, DC. He was joined by a free black man andfamily friend named Benjamin Banneker. Banneker worked closely with the citydesigner, L'Enfant. When the Frenchman abandoned the project and returnedhome, Banneker was able to recreate the designer's plans from memory.

By 1861, Ellicott's Mills was a prosperous farming and manufacturing area, andthe site of the courthouse, which was built from 1840–1843 when the HowardDistrict of Anne Arundel County was so designated in 1839. Howard Countybecame an official independent jurisdiction in 1851. In 1867, a city charter wassecured for Ellicott's Mills and the name was changed to "Ellicott City."

Ellicott City's Charter was surrendered in 1935 and its Main Street hasexperienced a gradual change in character from a mixed commercial andresidential area to an almost entirely commercial area today. The boundaries ofthe town were reestablished in 1973 and designated a "Historic District" topreserve and encourage restoration of its old structures.

The community of Patuxent Chase will carry on the tradition of a beautifullylandscaped crossroads community. Patuxent Chase is conveniently located inHoward County, Maryland, with easy access to both Baltimore, MD, andWashington, DC.

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONPatuxent Chase Homeowner’s Association, Inc.

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P R O F I L E

PUBLIC

Elementary Grades K–5Longfellow Elementary School5470 Hesperus DriveColumbia, MD 21046(410) 313-68779

Middle Grades 6–8Harpers Choice Middle School5450 Beaver Kill RoadColumbia, MD 21046(410) 313-6929

Senior HighGrades 9–12Wilde Lake High School5460 Trumpeter RoadColumbia, MD(410) 997-1317

Bus service is provided for all grades.Homeowners do not have to pay forthis.

PRIVATEGrades Pre–8Bethel Christian Academy8455 Savage Skillford RoadSavage, MD 20763(301) 725-4673

Grades Pre–12Glenelg Country School12793 Folley Quarter RoadGlenelg, MD 21737(410) 531-8600

Grades K–8St. Louis Elementary12500 Clarksville PikeClarksville, MD 21029(410) 531-6664

Grades 9–12 Mount St. Joseph High School4403 Frederick AvenueBaltimore, MD(410) 644-3300

DAY CARE/PRE-SCHOOL 6 weeks–Pre schoolColumbia Academy9210 Route 108Columbia, MD 21045(410) 992-0484

6 weeks–ElementaryChildren’s World LearningCenters16910 Georgia AvenueOlney, MD (301) 570-0266

6 weeks–12 yearsNature’s Way Children’s CenterWest5890 Cedar LaneColumbia, MD 21044(301) 596-0821

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S H O P P I N G

NEIGHBORHOODSHOPPING CENTERSRiver Hill Village Center

Chatham StationBaltimore National PikeColumbia, MD

CONVENIENCESTORESRoyal Farms4215 Montgomery RoadEllicott City, MD

4892 Montgomery RoadColumbia, MD(410) 465-9269

GROCERY STORESSuperfresh4215 Montgomery RoadColumbia, MD(410) 489-3817

Safeway4376 Montgomery RoadColumbia, MD(410) 203-1210

Giant4715 Dorsey Hall DriveEllicott City, MD

SHOPPING MALLS

RegionalSnowden SquareSnowden RiverDobbin CenterRoute 175 & Dobbin RoadColumbia, MD

MajorColumbia Mall10300 Little Patuxent ParkwayColumbia, MD (410) 730-3300

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HOSPITALSJohns Hopkins Hospital600 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287(410) 955-5000Miles: 14 Minutes: 26

MEDICAL CENTERSColumbia Medical Center11055 Little Patuxent ParkwayColumbia, MD (410) 740-7600Miles: 7 Minutes: 10

M E D I C A L F A C I L I T I E S

CABLE TVComcast Cable3417 Plumtree DriveEllicott City, MD (410) 461-1156

GAS & ELECTRICBaltimore Gas & Electric Co.Baltimore, MD (410) 685-0123

TELEPHONEVerizonBaltimore, MD (410) 954-6200

TRASHHoward County Bureau ofEnvironmental Services(410) 313-6444

RECYCLINGHoward County Bureau ofEnvironmental Services(410) 313-6444

SEWERPrivate Septic System

WATERPrivate Well

P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S

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W O R S H I P

CHURCHES

MethodistBethany United2875 Bethany LaneEllicott City, MD(410) 465-2919

BaptistBethany Baptist3030 Bethany LaneEllicott City, MD(410) 465-0150

CatholicSt. Pauls Rectory3755 Saint Paul StreetEllicott City, MD(410) 465-1670

EpiscopalSt. John Episcopal9120 Frederick RoadEllicott City, MD(410) 461-4883

MormonChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints4785 Dorsey Hall DriveEllicott City, MD(410) 282-2320

LutheranShephard of the Glen14551 Burntwoods RoadEllicott City, MD(410) 442-1204

PresbyterianMt. Hebron Presbyterian2330 Mt. Hebron DriveEllicott City, MD(410) 465-3993

Seventh Day AdventistBaltimore First Seventh DayAdvintist3291 Saint Johns LaneEllicott City, MD(410) 465-6864

SYNAGOGUES

JewishShalom Miracle Church10470 Baltimore National PikeEllicott City, MD(410) 418-9190

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N

AIRPORTS

InternationalBaltimore-WashingtonInternational Airport(410) 859-7111Miles: 11 Minutes: 23

Ronald Reagan National Airport(703) 417-8000Miles: 42 Minutes: 54

Washington DullesInternational Airport(703) 572-2700Miles: 54 Minutes: 60

DIVISION OF MOTORVEHICLESMotor Vehicle Administration6490 Dobbin RoadColumbia, MD 1-800-950-1MVA

MAJOR HIGHWAYSI-70, I-95, US 40, US 29, RTE 32,RTE 97, RTE 108

RAILROADSCOMMUTERMaryland Connecting Transit(MTA) 1-800-325-RAIL

Amtrak1-800-872-7245

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R E C R E A T I O N — L O C A L

DAY CAMPColumbia Association SummerCamps10221 Wincopin Circle, Suite 100Columbia, MD

EQUESTRIANFACILITIESMaple Spring Farm RidingCenter(410) 442-2295

Shadow Mere Farm(410) 442-2458

GOLFPublicTimbers at Troy6100 Marshalee DriveElkridge, MD(410) 313-4653

Hobbits Glen11130 Willow Bottom DriveColumbia, MD(410) 821-0022

PrivateTurf Valley Country Club2700 Turf Valley RoadEllicott City, MD (410) 465-1500

Cattail Creek Country Club3600 Cattail Creek DriveGlenwood, MD(410) 442-1772

Recreational facilities within 30 minutes of your new home.

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R E C R E A T I O N

PARKSLocalRockburn Branch Park6145 Montgomery RoadElkridge, MD(410) 313-4682

CountyCentennial ParkRte. 108Columbia, MD (410) 313-4700

StatePatuxent River State ParkRoute 97 (On theMontgomery/Howard County Line)(301) 924-2127

Patapsco Valley State Park8020 Baltimore National PikeEllicott City, MD(410) 461-5005

RECREATIONCENTERSColumbia AssociationColumbia, MD (410) 715-3000

YMCA4331 Montgomery RoadEllicott City, MD(410) 465-4334

TENNISPublicColumbia Athletic ClubBeaverkill RoadColumbia, MD (410) 730-6744

Wilde Lake Tennis Club10499 Cross Fox LaneColumbia, MD

PrivateTriumph Health and FitnessCenter15535 Carrs Mill RoadWoodbine, MD (301) 854-6646

Quest Fitness10045 Baltimore National PikeEllicott City, MD(410) 750-7300

The Colosseum9159 Red Branch RoadColumbia, MD(410) 740-2339

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R E C R E A T I O N

Recreational facilities within 3 hours of your home.

AMUSEMENT PARKSSix Flags AmericaLargo, MD (301) 249-1500

SWIMMINGForrest Hill Swim andTennis Club4310 Columbia RoadColumbia, MD(410) 465-1386

BEACHESOcean City, MDRehobeth Beach, DEDewey Beach, DEBethany Beach, DE

BOATINGChesapeake BayColumbia Association:Canoes, Rowboats, Sailboats onColumbia Lakes(410) 730-1802Boat Rentals(410) 313-7303

SKI AREASSki Roundtop, PA(717) 432-9631Blue Knob, PA (814) 239-5111Ski Liberty Resort, PA(717) 642-8282White Tail Resort, PA (717) 328-9400

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FINE DININGKings Contrivance10150 Shaker DriveColumbia, MD (410) 9995-0500

Jordan’s Steakhouse8085 Main StreetEllicott City, MD(410) 461-9776

Tersiguels8293 Main StreetEllicott City, MD(410) 465-4004

FAMILYRicciuti’s Italian Dining & BrickOven Pizza3308 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadOlney, MD 20832(301) 570-3388

Double T. Diner10055 Baltimore National PikeEllicott City, MD(410) 750-3300

Pizzeria Uno’s Chicago Bar & Grill4470 Long Gate ParkwayEllicott City, MD(410) 480-1400

PUBSMD’s Country PubTriadelphia Road & Ten Oaks RoadGlenelg, MD (410) 988-9301

Ellicott Mills Brewing Company8303 Main StreetEllicott City, MD(410) 313-8141

Champs Sport Bar & Grill6600 Baltimore National PikeEllicott City, MD(410) 747-6300

FASTFOODSubway6010 University BoulevardEllicott City, MD(410) 418-4654

Bela Mia Pizza4900 Waterloo RoadEllicott City, MD(410) 465-9335

Arby’s3290 Centennial LaneEllicott City, MD(410) 480-1831

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PUBLICHoward County Library Glenwood Branch2350 Route 97Cooksville, MD 21723(410) 313-5577

Howard County LibraryMuller Branch9421 Frederick RoadColumbia, MD(410) 313-1950

COMMUNITYHoward Community College10901 Little Patuxent ParkwayColumbia, MD (410) 772-4800

STATEUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, MD (301) 405-1000

PRIVATEJohns Hopkins UniversityColumbia, MD (410) 516-8000

Animal Medical Hospital at Glenwood, Inc.Inwood Village CenterGlenwood, MD (410) 489-9677

L I B R A R Y

V E T E R I N A R I A N

C O L L E G E S

Bethany Centennial Animal Hospital10176 Baltimore National PikeColumbia, MD (410) 750-2322

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American Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer Society1393 Progress Way, Ste. 908Eldersburg, MD 21784(410) 781-4316

American Legion PostAmerican Legion PostPost 22 Towson125 York RoadTowson, MD(410) 823-8030

American Red CrossAmerican Red CrossHoward County Chapter5434 Vantage Point RoadColumbia, MD(410) 764-7000

Big Brothers & Big SistersBig Brothers & Big Sisters3600 Clipper Mill RoadBaltimore, MD (410) 243-4000

Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts Of America(410) 338-1700

Girl ScoutsGirl Scouts of Central Maryland1-800-492-2521

Historical SocietyHoward County HistoricalSociety (410) 750-0370

Maryland Historical Society (410) 685-3750

National Organization of Women(410) 668-4399

For information on other SocialService Organizations contact the:Chamber of Commerce HowardCounty

5560 Sterrett Place, Ste. 105Columbia, MD (410) 730-4111

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MUNICIPALBUILDINGDistrict CourtMulti-Service Center3451 Court House DriveEllicott City, MD(410) 461-0200

Post OfficeEnchanted Forest Post Office10020 Baltimore National PikeColumbia, MD (410) 203-2632

Voter RegistrationVoter Information(410) 313-2714

GOVERNMENTAGENCIES ANDTELEPHONENUMBER

Dog Licenses(410) 313-2455

Public Assistance(410) 872-4200

Public Safety (410) 313-2022

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Sunrise Assisted Living ofColumbia6500 Freetown RoadColumbia, MD (410) 531-1444

Ivy Senior Home8400 Ivy DriveEllicott City(410) 418-8867

Western Howard County SeniorCenter2398 Route 97Cookesville, MD 21723(410) 313-5440

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A S S I S T E D L I V I N G

POLICE911 (Emergency)Howard County PoliceDepartment(410) 313-3700

FIRE 911 (Emergency)Howard County Fire and Rescue(410) 313-6000

POISON CONTROLHoward County Poison Control1-800-492-2414

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