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Waters–Fulton Store and Post Office

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Historic site in Fulton, Maryland
Waters–Fulton Store and Post Office
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LocationFulton, Maryland
Coordinates39°09′01″N 76°55′24″W / 39.15028°N 76.92333°W / 39.15028; -76.92333
Built1860s
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. In 1887 Frederick Brinkman purchased the farm and store. The Post Office name was changed to "Fulton" in 1887.

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References

  1. "Examiner's Notice". The Ellicott City Times. February 1877.
  2. "HO-985" (PDF). Retrieved 1 April 2016.
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