In 1824, George Patterson inherited the 3000-acre Springfield estate, where he managed a successful farm. He specialized in raising Devon cattle, said to be the first herd of its type in the United States. In 1825, James Sykes purchased 1000 acres from Mr. Patterson, which included the future Town of Sykesville. Sykes operated several mills along the Patapsco River and a large four story stone hotel.
In 1896, Frank Brown (former Governor of Maryland), who had purchased the Springfield estate from his cousin Florence Patterson Carroll, sold almost 1000 acres to the State for a hospital for the mentally ill, Springfield Hospital Center.
The B&O railroad, the nation’s first public railway, extended service to Sykesville in 1831. The local economy, primarily agribusiness, depended on the railroad to shop and receive goods and products.
These charts show statistics for Sykesville, MD for the following: Median Sale Price, Active Listings. Average Days on Market, Months of Supply. Each chart shows Detached and Attached housing types.
