Waters–Fulton Store and Post Office
| Waters–Fulton Store and Post Office | |
|---|---|
  Location within Maryland  Location within the United States | |
| 39°09′01″N 76°55′24″W / 39.15028°N 76.92333°W | |
| Location | Fulton, Maryland |
| History | |
| Built | 1860s |
| Site notes | |
Architectural style | Wood |
Waters-Fulton Store and Post Office, also known as Water's Store, Fulton, is a historic home located in Fulton, Howard County, Maryland, US.
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 December 29, 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's name was changed to "Fulton" in 1887.[2]
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References
- ↑ "Examiner's Notice". The Ellicott City Times. February 1877.
- ↑ Short, Ken (September 2009). "Waters-Fulton Store and Post Office - Inventory, description, and photographs" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. HO-985.