Linthicum Heights in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Linthicum Heights

Photographed by Rico Ramirez, July 7, 2024

1. Linthicum Heights Marker

Inscription. Growth of railways advanced the development of suburban communities in the early 20th century. Linthicum Heights was platted in 1908 along two interurban railroads by the Linthicum family to take advantage of direct transportation to Washington, Annapolis and Baltimore. House designed in picturesque styles and located in a naturalistic setting are hallmarks of suburbs of the period.

Erected 2008 by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 39° 12.322′ N, 76° 39.191′ W. Marker is in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is at the intersection of Camp Meade Road (Maryland Route 170) and Maple Road, on the right when traveling south on Camp Meade Road. Marker is in the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Maple Rd, Linthicum Heights MD 21090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Maryland’s Baltimore Metro Region.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: In Honor of Those Who Served (within shouting distance of this marker); Holly Run Church (approx.

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¼ mile away); The Heart Spoke (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. half a mile away); Donald Emerson Shay, Jr. (approx. half a mile away); Pumphrey Elementary School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Pumphrey (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ferndale, Maryland (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Linthicum Heights.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Benson-Hammond House • Annapolis and Baltimore Short Line / Linthicum Heights • Holly Run Church (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by F. Robby, May 11, 2008

2. Linthicum Heights Marker

May 2, 2008

3. Linthicum Heights Marker

Unveiling of the marker.

Linthicum Railroad Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, May 11, 2008

4. Linthicum Railroad Station

The restored station depot is about 250 feet west of the marker, just across the Baltimore Light Rail tracks which were built on the original railway.

May 2, 2008

5. Linthicum Heights Marker

Dedication Ceremony as an Historic District.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,524 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 8, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 21, 2008. 4. submitted on June 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on September 21, 2008.