Waters-Fulton Store and Post Office
| Waters-Fulton Store and Post Office | |
|---|---|
  Location of Waters-Fulton Store and Post Office in Maryland | |
| Location | Fulton, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°09′01″N 76°55′24″W / 39.15028°N 76.92333°WCoordinates: 39°09′01″N 76°55′24″W / 39.15028°N 76.92333°W |
| Built | 1860's |
| Architectural style(s) | Wood |
Waters-Fulton Store and Post Office, also known as Water's Store, Fulton, is a historic home located in Fulton, Howard County, Maryland.
The Post office and Store served as the center of town for Fulton, Maryland. It is situated on a slave plantation purchased by Richard Waters in 1861. On 29 December 1874 the "Water's Store" post office opened. In 1877 a road was commissioned by the county between Water's store and Souder House.[1] In 1887 Frederick Brinkman purchased the farm and store. The Post Office name was changed to "Fulton" in 1887.[2]
See also
- List of Howard County properties in the Maryland Historical Trust
- Clark's Elioak Farm
- Fairfield Farm
- MacAlpine
References
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