Each year, Preservation Howard County names 10 historic properties as "Endangered." PHC views the list as a means to garner support for the sites and to bring attention to the overall rapid loss of our historic and nonrenewable resources. This year’s announcement coincides with the opening of the Woodlawn Slaves Quarters, now removed from the list thanks to its restoration by The Columbia Association. Also missing from this year’s list are the Montjoy Outbuildings, which have been stabilized and restored by the new owner of the property, and the Clarksville Mile Marker, which will be moved, stored, and replaced once the widening of Route 108 is complete.

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1. Doughoregan Manor
	Doughoregan Manor, a national treasure located in Howard County, was the home of Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The property is threatened by development. Read more
2. Belmont, Elkridge
	A National Register Historic property built in 1735, Belmont was purchased in 2004 by Howard County Community College. Plans for significant new construction and its compliance with historic and preservation easements is questionable. Read more
3. Woodlawn, Columbia
	A National Registered historic home, built in the early 1800’s, is deteriorating through neglect and is being overshadowed by extensive commercial development. Read more
4. Gehry Buildings Rouse Company Headquarters Merriweather Post Pavillion Exhibit Center
	Plans for the redevelopment of Town Center in Columbia leaves a questionable fate for the Rouse Company building, the Exhibit Center, and Merriweather Post Pavilion, all early works of the world renowned architect Frank Gehry and unique to Columbia. Read more
5. Christ Episcopal Church
	Built in 1727, Christ Church, the oldest Episcopal church in Howard County, is threatened by deterioration. Read more
6. U.S. Post Office, Ellicott City
	The Post Office is home to two murals painted by Peter Paul DeAnna in 1942. PHC believes that this building would make an ideal base for Howard County tourism operations. Read more
7. The Highland Community
	Highland is a crossroads community at Routes 108 and 216, established circa 1759. There is concern over zoning and in-fill construction. Read more
8. St. Charles Seminary
	A Catholic seminary built in 1848 on land given by Charles Carroll. The Terra Maria Homeowners Association is struggling to finance its extensive restoration. Read more
9. Clover Hill
	This late 1700's home, located in Rockburn Park, has been stabilized but the search for a public or private curator to establish an adaptive use of the building continues to be unsuccessful. Read more
10. Stevens Road Schoolhouse
	A Colored School in the old community of Colesville, was possibly built with funds from the Rosenwald Foundation, established by Julius Rosenwald, the president of Sears. It is to be demolished for new home construction Read more