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Catonsville, Maryland
Population: 40,000
Located in Baltimore County
Catonsville is a moderate sized community consisting of about 40,000 people, located in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is approximately a 10 to 15 minute drive to the downtown attractions of Baltimore City and about 5 to 10 minutes from Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Catonsville offers the advantage of convenient access to Baltimore City combined with the beauty and peacefulness of the suburbs of Baltimore County. The western edge of Catonsville is bordered by the Patapsco River, and includes part of the beautiful and serene Patapsco Valley State Park. Also close by to Catonsville are Historic Ellicott City and the city of Columbia.
Catonsville has a great reputation for education. We have several excellent private and academic schools in the area as well as our public schools. Our public elementary and secondary schools are among the best in Baltimore County, offering gifted and talented educational programs and a multitude of learning activities.
Looking for something to do - why not check out Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum? This museum and park pays tribute to the African-American astronomical, mathematical, and agricultural pioneer Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) who lived most of his life in a one-room log home in Southern Baltimore County.
During the summer come and enjoy the Annual Catonsville July 4th Parade and Fireworks Celebrations. This is one of Catonsville's premiere attractions for both local residents and area visitors. The Annual Independence Day Celebrations run throughout the day around Catonsville.
Or if you'd like, check out the Annual Catonsville Arts and Crafts Festival. Each year hundreds of crafters and artisans come to the Frederick Road business district between Bloomsbury Avenue/Ingleside Avenue and Melvin Avenue in Catonsville and set up stands to display a wide variety of arts and crafts. The events also include food stands and entertainment for adults and kids.
So whether you want to hang out at the river, or take in some history, Catonsville can offer it all, along with the convenience of being close to major metropolitan areas. Come check out Catonsville, we have so much to offer and we are proud of our town!
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