Catonsville

Catonsville is a residential suburb located in Baltimore County within the Piedmont Region of Maryland. The community is positioned near major transportation routes and borders a state park that serves as an outdoor recreation area for residents.

The area was originally called Johnnycake and took its current name around 1800 from a local landowner's estate. Growth followed an old trade route that connected the region to surrounding parts of Maryland.

The community carries the title of Music City Maryland since 2002, a label that reflects the concentration of music shops, performance venues, and educational institutions here. Walking through the area, you notice this musical focus in local businesses and events.

The area is accessible through main roads that connect to Baltimore, making daily travel straightforward. The proximity to a state park makes it easy to reach hiking trails and outdoor spaces during free time.

In 1968, the community gained international attention when activists burned documents at a local government office as a protest against war. This moment placed the area on the map as a site of significant resistance in American history.

Location: Baltimore County

Inception: January 20, 1831

Elevation above the sea: 146 m

Shares border with: Baltimore, Arbutus, Oella

GPS coordinates: 39.27194,-76.73194

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:01