Log House, Ellicott City
- Historic log house
- Regional draw
- Ellicott City
The historic log house in Ellicott City, commonly called the Thomas Isaac Log Cabin, preserves a small domestic building with important local context.
Recent county-supported scholarship identifies Levi Gillis as its likely builder in 1851, before Thomas Isaac purchased it.
The house has returned to Main Street and Ellicott Mills Drive after temporary relocation following the 2018 flood. The county lists weekend afternoon opening from April through mid-November, weather permitting. Confirm current access before traveling and respect the small interior during tours. Read the updated interpretation, which connects the building with its earlier African American neighborhood.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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