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Many famous names put Sykesville on the map. It all started when William Patterson, a wealthy Baltimore ship builder, built the Springfield Estate on 3,000 acres in what is now called Sykesville. Patterson’s daughter married Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother but was denied access to France. They later divorced and when Patterson died, his son George sold a piece of Springfield Estate to James Sykes of Baltimore. Town founder Sykes promptly built a saw- and gristmill, as well as a hotel to service railroad personnel. When the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad extended its “Old Main Line” through the area, Sykesville became a thriving commercial center and tourist resort. It was incorporated in 1904.

Several renowned architects designed and built many irreplaceable buildings in Sykesville. The Sykesville Town House, the Wade H.D. Warfield building, the vast Patterson mansion (which is now the Springfield Hospital Center) and the Gate House are just a few of the buildings that have been restored and now provide a glimpse into the town’s rich past. The Colored Schoolhouse Museum offers a “living history” approach to historical preservation. Baldwin’s Train Station is another important landmark. Trains were an integral part of growth in Sykesville and today kids can enjoy a ride on Sykes Railway.

A pleasant stay in Sykesville might include a night at the Inn at Norwood, shopping in quaint downtown stores, dinner and drinks at a local pub, or a taste of strawberry shortcake at the annual Strawberry Festival.