Lutherville Historic District

Lutherville Historic District is a neighborhood in Baltimore County covering more than 270 acres of residential land, with homes in Colonial Revival, Late Victorian, and Gothic Revival styles. Most houses sit on large lots and preserve the appearance of a prosperous 19th-century suburb.

The neighborhood was founded in 1852 by Lutheran clergyman Dr. John G. Morris, who developed it first as a summer retreat and school center with a seminary for women. Over the late 1800s, it grew into a prosperous residential community.

The neighborhood developed around religious and educational institutions, including a Lutheran Church, Methodist Church, and Episcopal Chapel. These buildings still shape community life today and show how faith and learning were central to the area's identity.

The neighborhood is best explored on foot, since houses are spread across large lots and streets are shaded by mature trees. Light rail transit stops nearby, making it easy to arrive and leave.

The neighborhood preserves the original 1876 stone train station building, which once delivered mail and fresh groceries to residents. This structure reflects how rail service shaped daily life in the community.