Historic East Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic East Towson
Photographed By Mark P Brock-cancellieri, June 23, 2023
1. Historic East Towson Marker
Founded by freed slaves from the Hampton estate. East Towson grew to become a vibrant, largely African American community. Dedicated 2017
Erected 2017.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 23.928′ N, 76° 36.007′ W. Marker is in Towson, Maryland, in Baltimore County. It is in Historic East Towson. Marker is at the intersection of East Towsontown Blvd. and Virginia Ave., on the right when traveling west on East Towsontown Blvd.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Towson MD 21286, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jacob House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carver (Colored) High School (about 400 feet away); Freedom, and a Cabin (about 500 feet away); Towson Library (about 800 feet away); Epsom Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hometown Hero (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abisado (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Towson.
Also see . . . Historic East Towson. Towson Walking Tour website entry (Submitted on December 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By Mark P Brock-cancellieri, June 23, 2023
2. Historic East Towson Marker
Historic East Towson marker and Historic East Towson (Establish 1802) Welcome sign (intersection of Virginia Ave. And East Towsontown Ave.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2023, by Mark P Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Mark P Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
