McKenzies Bank Barn Preservation
Howard County
A countywide historic preservation organization

The Rockburn Heritage Center

The Rockburn Heritage Center is a Howard County facility in Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge that is a "work in progress." When completed, it will house three historic structures: Clover Hill, McKenzie's Bank Barn, and Pfeiffer's Corner Schoolhouse:

Clover Hill

Clover Hill

Clover Hill, a brick and frame house built about 1798, is an example of late eighteenth century construction, with nineteenth century additions. The house is part of a Maryland state "curatorship" program, providing for public/private initiatives to create an adaptive use of an historic building.

PHC supports the efforts of the curator in developing financial and construction plans to restore the exterior and adapt the interior for a restaurant.

McKenzie's Bank Barn

McKenzies Bank Barn

The Aaron McKenzie Bank Barn is a late 1860's log-constructed barn. In 1986, the building was donated to Howard County by Mrs. Jean Hannon, of Ellicott City, and developer Bernard Talle. The building was moved from its original location in Ellicott City to the Rockburn site in 1987. It has recently been moved onto a new foundation.

PHC supports the plans and allocation of funds to provide for the completion of its restoration and its preservation as one of the last bank barns, which were often found throughout Howard County.