Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Baltimore County Courthouse

Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 3, 2007

1. Baltimore County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Separation of Baltimore City and County effective July 4, 1851. Towsontown was chosen as County Seat by popular vote February 13, 1854. The Courthouse of local limestone and marble was completed in 1855 at a cost of $30,000. Enlarged in 1910-1925-1958.

Erected 1966 by Baltimore County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1839.

Location. 39° 24.014′ N, 76° 36.329′ W. Marker is in Towson, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Washington Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Towson MD 21204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hometown Hero (here, next to this marker); Abisado (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Baltimore County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); World War I Memorial

Baltimore County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 3, 2007

2. Baltimore County Courthouse

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Lynching in America / Lynching of Howard Cooper (approx. 0.2 miles away); Epsom Chapel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tigers for Service (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Towson.

Spanish American War Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 3, 2007

3. Spanish American War Cannon

Cannon located on grounds of County Courthouse.

Inscription on cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, September 3, 2007

4. Inscription on cannon

“Captured at Manila, May 1, 1898. Received at Towson, May 1, 1903.”

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,952 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on October 11, 2010, by Chris Nelson of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on September 4, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.