Highland, MD is a historic community located in Howard County. Homeowners love the rich farmland and landscapes of the area, but the harsh winter weather can make it difficult to affordably heat a home. Fortunately, Husky Heating Oil offers cost-effective, clean burning heating oil to all Highland, MD area residents.
Highland, MD is mostly located on the 418-acre land grant that was called Hickory Ridge. Hickory Ridge was a plantation owned by the Ridgley and Hopkins families. The plantation was built in 1794, and it was passed through the generations. While it had numerous names over the years, Hockey Ridge was the name that the Hopkins family renamed it in the 1800s. There is still a family graveyard sitting on the property today.
One of the first businesses constructed at the Highland crossroads was Well’s Tavern. The tavern was built in 1759 by Richard Wells. Eventually, the space turned into a wheelwright’s shop. In 1842, the first post office was opened, which gave the town the name of Walls Crossroads. It was officially named Highland in 1878 in honor of the town’s remarkable elevation compared to most of Howard County.
Highland has always been an agricultural community dedicated to nurturing the fertile soil and farming a variety of crops. The Patuxent River attracted some of the first residents to the area thanks to the convenient water source, and it still attracts some residents today. The population hovers just above 1,000 residents, and the community remains as tight-knit today as it was centuries ago.
If you are a Highland, MD homeowner searching for a more cost-effective way to heat your home during the ice and winter weather-filled Maryland winters, Husky Heating Oil can help. We take pride in offering high-quality heating oil backed up with excellent customer service and competitive pricing. To learn more about our services or schedule your delivery, call Husky Heating Oil at (410) 415-9499.
Source Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland,_Maryland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hickory_Ridge_(Highland,_Maryland)
http://highlandmd.org/history/
http://highlandmd.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Gambrills-History-Highland.pdf