Baltimore County Courthouse
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About Baltimore County Courthouse
Baltimore County Courthouse, at Washington Ave. between Pennsylvania and Chesapeake Aves., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 27, 1972. It was among the first 2 of Towson’s 18 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 159 other Maryland listings. The listing covers 4 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in Baltimore County, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 35 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Washington Ave. between Pennsylvania and Chesapeake Aves., Towson · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Baltimore County CourthouseStart here
- 2
Towson AcademyBuilding · next door - 3
Baltimore County JailItalianate · 0.2 mi on
12 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Baltimore County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Baltimore County Courthouse
Is Baltimore County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 27, 1972 (Register number 72000569).
Is Baltimore County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital and Gatehouse, 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Baltimore County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Baltimore County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106776236 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.