Victor Myers Farmhouse

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Victor Myers Farmhouse
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Location of Victor Myers Farmhouse in Maryland
Location Laurel, Maryland
Coordinates 39°08′40″N76°51′23″W / 39.14444°N 76.85639°W / 39.14444; -76.85639 Coordinates: 39°08′40″N76°51′23″W / 39.14444°N 76.85639°W / 39.14444; -76.85639
AreaLaurel
BuiltEarly 19th century
Architectural style(s)Wood Frame

The Victor Myers Farm is a historic farm located in North Laurel, Howard County, Maryland.

The Victor Myers Farm is a historic farm in North Laurel on an 80 acre parcel built in the early 19th century. In 1995, the county pursued demolishing the home to build the combination Gorman Crossing Elementary School and Murray Hill Middle School. The house has been restored and stands presently on a reduced parcel adjacent to the schools. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Ivan Penn (6 March 1995). "Inquiry sought on farmhouse that may have historic value". The Baltimore Sun.
  2. "HO-226" (PDF). Retrieved 23 September 2014.