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

Baltimore County Courthouse

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 30, 2022

1. Baltimore County Courthouse Marker

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 by Baltimore County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is February 13, 1854.

Location. 39° 24.014′ N, 76° 36.331′ W. Marker is in Towson, Maryland, in Baltimore County. It is in Loch Raven. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Bankers Way, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Washington Ave, 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); Towson Armory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Baltimore County Courthouse

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(about 400 feet away); Towson Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); MA & PA Overpass (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Towson.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands elsewhere on the grounds of the courthouse.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 23, 2024

2. Baltimore County Courthouse Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 23, 2024

3. Baltimore County Courthouse Marker

Baltimore County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 30, 2022

4. Baltimore County Courthouse

Time capsule on the courthouse grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 23, 2024

5. Time capsule on the courthouse grounds

1854 - 2004
150 Years As County Seat
Time Capsule To Be Opened In 2154

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on December 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.