Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Belle Grove Square

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 6, 2025

1. Belle Grove Square Marker

Inscription. George W. Matthews and his wife Maria Matthews, developers of "Matthews Addition," which comprised this section of early Westminster, on May 2, 1877 conveyed this parcel of land consisting of 24,975 square feet to the City of Westminster forever as a public square, for the purposes of recreation and amusement of its inhabitants.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1877.

Location. 39° 34.525′ N, 76° 59.909′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Maryland, in Carroll County. It is on West Green Street east of Bond Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Bond St, 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 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); The Rosser Raid (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Divided Loyalties (about 700 feet away); Westminster Depot (about 700 feet away); Mayor Joseph L. Mathias (about 700 feet away); Westminster MD War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); History Is Also Now (approx. ¼ mile away); Neal Home (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westminster.

Another marker is no longer nearby.

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Gettysburg Campaign (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 6, 2025

2. Belle Grove Square Marker

Additional signage along the parameter of Belle Grove Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 6, 2025

3. Additional signage along the parameter of Belle Grove Square

The Woman's Club of Westminster, Inc., established 1913, welcomes you to Westminster

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.