Bel Air in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bel Air
County Seat of Harford County
| | Established 1783 | |
Erected 1930 by Bel Air Rotary Club through the Historical Society of Harford County, Md.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 39° 32.144′ N, 76° 20.927′ W. Marker is in Bel Air, Maryland, in Harford County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Office Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bel Air MD 21014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Bel Air (a few steps from this marker); Historic Bel Air (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 700 feet away); Frederick Ward Park (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bel Air.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Bel Air (has been replaced with this marker).
Regarding Bel Air. Court House occupies the block surrounded by Main Street on East, Office Street on North, Bond Street on West and Courtland Street on South.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,671 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on June 22, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

