Historical Society of Baltimore County, MD

The Historical Society of Baltimore County was established in 1959 with the mission of preserving, interpreting, and illustrating Baltimore County's history for the benefit of current and future generations of Marylanders, and it is a valuable resource for those interested in local and family history research.

What is Baltimore's historical significance?

Baltimore was founded in 1789 as the nation's first Roman Catholic diocese, and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1806–21) was the nation's first Roman Catholic cathedral. In 1791, St. Mary's Seminary and University was founded.

What makes Baltimore County and Baltimore City different?

Baltimore County is almost fully surrounded by Baltimore City, and is located in the geographic center of Maryland. The political units of Baltimore City and Baltimore County are distinct. With an estimated population of 828,431 people in 2018, Baltimore County is Maryland's third most populous county.

What do you call a Baltimore native?

Baltimoreons are people who live in Baltimore City (note the "e"). You should avoid saying "Baltimorons" at all costs. People in Maine are called Mainers, not Maniacs, in a similar fashion.