Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mayor Joseph L. Mathias
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 10, 2017
1. Mayor Joseph L. Mathias Marker
Mayor Joseph L. Mathias
1884-1963
A community leader who served the city of
Westminster with dedication and distinction
over a period of thirty -two years.
City Councilman 1927-1937
Mayor of Westminster 1942-1963
Eliminated bonded indebtedness of city
Reduced municipal tax rate seven times without curtailment of city services
Instrumental in development of municipal playground and downtown parking areas
Purchased present municipal service building and upgraded and developed new street lighting system
Modernized and expanded the Westminster Police Department.
Presented by his associates 1979
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics.
Location. 39° 34.5′ N, 76° 59.767′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Maryland, in Carroll County. It is at the intersection of E. Main Street and Liberty Street, on the left when traveling north on E. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westminster MD 21157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Westminster Depot (a few steps from this marker); Divided Loyalties (a few steps from this marker); History Is Also Now (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Neal Home (about 700 feet away); Belle Grove Square (about 700 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 700 feet away); The First Complete County Rural Free Delivery Service
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Gettysburg Campaign (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 10, 2017
2. Mayor Joseph L. Mathias Marker vicinity
The marker is out of sight to the left, at the junction of E. Main and Liberty Streets.
from the Carroll County Times, 1963
3. Mayor Joseph L. Mathias
"On July 2, 1963 a Pedestrian Safety Achievement Award Presentation was held at City Hall. From left, Westminster City Manager John Eckard, Mayor Joseph Mathias, state Del. Wilbur Magin, and Robert Leese, AAA representative."
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on May 30, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
