In the latest Kiplinger's list of the 10 greatest cities to raise a family, Ellicott City in Howard County, MD comes in at #1. With close proximity to downtown Baltimore and Washington D.C., families are less than 1 hour away from many historical and entertainment hot spots.
According to Education Week, Maryland ranks as the #1 state in education. Howard county boasts as one of the top counties in the state. Families have access to plenty of public and private educational opportunities.
One of the most appealing aspects of Ellicott City is the beautifully preserved historic downtown area. The town was founded in the 1770's by the Ellicott family and was originally used as a mill for producing flour. After the revolutionary war, the mill began exporting their product all over the world. The town flourished and many of the 1800's buildings and storefronts still stand today.
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