Towson, Administrative center in Baltimore County, Maryland, US
Located north of Baltimore City, Towson spans 14.2 square miles and includes residential neighborhoods such as Anneslie, Idlewylde, and Loch Raven Village.
The settlement began in 1752 when brothers William and Thomas Towson established a farming community, which later developed into what was known as Towsontown.
Towson University, established in 1866 as Maryland State Normal School, now serves over 20,000 students and shapes the educational landscape of the region.
The Towson Town Center provides numerous shopping and dining options with extended hours during holiday seasons and convenient access through major roadways.
Hampton Mansion, completed in 1790 by Captain Charles Ridgely, held the title of largest private residence in America during its time period.
Location: Baltimore County
Inception: 1750
Elevation above the sea: 141 m
Shares border with: Lutherville-Timonium, Lake Walker
Website: http://towson.com
GPS coordinates: 39.39306,-76.60944
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
The Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
867 m
Johnny Unitas Stadium
752 m
The Cloisters
5.7 km
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
4.1 km
Senator Theatre
3.3 km
Lake Roland Park
3.3 km
Hooper House (Baltimore County, Maryland)
3.3 km
Recher Theatre
1.1 km
Towson Center
942 m
Baltimore County Circuit Courthouses
776 m
L'Hirondelle Club
3.2 km
Bare Hills Historic District
4.3 km
Auburn House
864 m
Lutherville Historic District
4.4 km
St. John's Church
3 km
Stoneleigh Historic District
1.6 km
Rockland Historic District (Brooklandville, Maryland)
5.1 km
Tyrconnell
2.6 km
Rockland
5.4 km
Gallagher Mansion and Outbuilding
4.6 km
Bare Hills House
4.2 km
Villa Anneslie
1.9 km
Hochschild, Kohn Belvedere and Hess Shoes
3 km
Bellona-Gittings Historic District
2.5 km
Towson Academy
760 m
Lake-Evesham Historic District
2.8 km
Towson Branch
824 m
Lake Roland
3.3 kmReviews
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