Local News The Howard County Jail was once the worst in the state. It’s about to get a makeover. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Cells D-1 and D-2, housing four prisoners each located on the first floor. The Howard County Jail 1851 in Ellicott City is being rehabilitated. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff) By April SantanaPUBLISHED: October 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM EDT | UPDATED: October 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM EDTFor several years, the historic jail held the title as one of the worst in the state. After a multimillion-dollar makeover, it will get a new use. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X RevContent Feed