Not many Marylanders know that a hidden ghost town lies north of Old Ellicott City, straddling the Patapsco River. Daniels, MD – formerly known as Elysville – was formed in 1810. A booming textile mill was built and soon the families who worked there moved into the area. In 1968, the 90 families who resided there for several years were given notice to move, as the textile mill would be closing and town housing would be terminated.

Today, only a few crumbling ruins remain of the town. Vines now cover the historic structures and each year more of it weathers away. Although somewhat sad, there is beauty in what is left of this abandoned Maryland town. Take a look.

A walk through this wooded area may seem ordinary at first, until you spot what appears to be a stone wall.
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Upon closer inspection, you'll find that this structure is actually the remains of a church. Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, to be exact.
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Explore a little further and you'll discover another unique building which was another town church, named the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
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An abandoned car eerily sits among the ruins. Yet it somehow fits in with the mood of the surrounding area.
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You can find even more vehicles buried under leaves and branches. The scene is almost post-apocalyptic.
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Sometimes there is beauty to be found in destruction and Daniels is one of those magical places.
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Bring a camera and capture this forgotten gem. The unique details are truly one of a kind.
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You can find more information about the Daniels area of Patapsco Valley State Park here. If you’re into adventures off the beaten path, you should explore this area at least once.

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