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Historic Sites Parks Community Resources
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A Brief History of Dundalk and the Patapsco Neck Area
First explored by John Smith in 1608 while conducting an expedition up the Chesapeake Bay, the area then known as Patapsco Neck was inhabited by the Susquehanna Indians.
The purchase of 1,150 acres of Patapsco Neck land by Thomas Todd of Virginia in 1664 was the first deed recorded in Baltimore County, His original house, "Todd's Inheritance," was burnt by the British during the Battle of North Point in the War of 1812, The house was rebuilt after the war and still stands today as an historical landmark.
In 1856 Henry McShane, an immigrant from Ireland, established the McShane Bell Foundry on the banks of the Patapsco River in the then far southeastern outskirts of Baltimore. In addition to bronze bells, the foundry manufactured cast iron pipes and furnace fittings. When the Baltimore and Sparrows Point Railroad asked McShane to name the foundry's depot, which was on its rail line, McShane chose the name Dundalk after the town of his birth. The foundry later established itself in the Patterson Park area, but a fire in the 1940s forced it to relocate to East Federal Street, and in 1977 the foundry moved to its current location in Glen Burnie.
By 1916 Bethlehem Steel Company had built a shipyard on Patapsco Neck and had purchased 1,000 acres of farmland near the McShane foundry to develop housing for its workers. The Dundalk Company was formed to plan a town similar to one in the Roland Park area of Baltimore City, where businesses were excluded except in specific locations and land was left open for future development of schools, playing fields and parks. The community's streets were laid out in a pedestrian-friendly open grid. By 1917 Dundalk proper had 62 distinctly designed "Dutch hipped" houses with steeply pitched slate roofs and stucco exteriors. A post office and two stores were erected in what was to become the landmark Tudor-style shopping center and a firehouse and police station were later added.
(Source: Dundalk Chamber of Commerce 2010-2011 Business Directory & Community Guide)
Area Reference Points - Historic Sites
Aquilla Randall Monument - Marker on Old North Point Rd. where a War of 1812 skirmish occurred between the troops of Gen. John Strieker and British Gen. Robert Ross, who sustained a mortal wound.
Battle Acre - War of 1812 site on Old North Point Rd. where Gen. Strieker's troops inflicted severe losses on the British, helping to save Baltimore from enemy attack.
Black Marsh Wildlands - vestiges of Bayshore Amusement Park and trolley barn.
Fort Howard - Defensive bulwarks built in 1896 to defend Baltimore from naval attack. Named for Revolutionary War Hero John Eager Howard. The fort remained under Army command until 1940, but its guns never fired on enemies.
McShane Bell - Heritage Park, struck by original Dundalk foundry.
Methodist Meeting House Memorial - Site on German Hill at Old North Point roads that was used as a field hospital for both American and British soldiers during the War of 1812.
Old Dundalk Village Shopping Center - Shipping Place, circa 1917.
Shaw House and Cemetery - Only house foundation and family graves
remain. House used by British officers, War of 1812.
Todd's Inheritance - Part of a 1664 land grant that stretched from Bird River to the Patapsco River. House (under refurbishment) burned by British during War of 1812. Several hundred unmarked graves of British army regulars in surrounding fields.
Veterans Memorial - dedicated to all U.S. servicemen, Shipping Place.
(Source: Dundalk Chamber of Commerce 2010-2011 Business Directory & Community Guide)
Area Reference Points - Parks
Bear Creek Park - Park Haven Rd., (410) 887-7180
Chesterwood Park - 2200 Chesterrwood Rd., (410) 887-7155
Colgate Park - 7700 E. Baltimore St., (410) 887-7160
Fort Howard Park - 9500 North Point Rd., (410) 887-7529
Gray Manor Park - 7607 Parkwood Rd., (410) 887-7180
Heritage Park - Trading Place
Hart-Miller Island State Park - (410) 592-2897
Inverness Park - 2025 Inverness Rd., (410) 887-7536
Lynch Cove Park - 7833 Scholar Rd., (410) 887-7155
Merritt Point Park - 7800 Dunmanway Extended, (410) 887-7155
North Point State Park - Old North Point Rd., (410) 592-2897
North Point Village Park - St. Patricia Lane, (410) 887- 7529
St. Helena Park - 300 Willow Spring Rd., (410) 887-7155
Stansbury Park- 7880 Stansbury Rd., (410) 887-7155
Turner Station Park - 23 Rayme Rd., (410) 887-7536
Veterans Park - Shipping Place
Watersedge Park - 8820 Bullneck Rd., (410) 887-7536
(Source: Dundalk Chamber of Commerce 2010-2011 Business Directory & Community Guide)
Area Reference Points - Community Resources
Fleming Community Center - 641 Main St., 410.887-7228
Inverness Community Center - 8301 Lynch Rd., 410.887-7536
North Point Government Center - 1747 Merritt Blvd., 410.87-7155
Southeast Regional Rec Center -4021 North Point Blvd., 410.887-3478
North Point Library -1716 Merritt Blvd, 410.887-7255
Dundalk Community Theatre - CCBC-Dundalk campus, 410.285-9667
Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society-4 Center Place, 410.284-2331
(Source: Dundalk Chamber of Commerce 2010-2011 Business Directory & Community Guide)
General Information
Dundalk is located in Baltimore County and is part of the Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan area. Named from the Dundalk Bay, Ireland.
The Zip code for Dundalk is 21222.
Population 2000: 62,306
Metro area: Baltimore
Latitude: 39.250N
Longitude: -76.52W
Time zone: Eastern Daylight Saving
Suburb on the Patapsco River
(Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census - Image : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dundalk,_Maryland)
Colleges and Universities
CCBC Dundalk
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) offering degree programs, business training and online learning.
Dundalk Community Theater
The Dundalk Community Theater, located on the campus of the Community College of Baltimore County.
Tickets for the shows or information about season subscriptions can be obtained by calling the box office at 410.285.9667. With recent budget cuts, the theater’s survival depends on your support. Reserve your tickets today!
The Dundalk Farmers Market
The Farmers’ Market opens mid June through November till the week before Thanksgiving from 7 am to 12:30 pm. Lil Tirschman oversees the weekend activities. For information about the Farmers' Market, contact Lil Tirschman at ltirschman@comcast.net.
Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society Museum
4 Center Place
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 284.2331
Open Monday-Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM; Saturday: 1 PM - 5 PM; Sunday: by appointment.
Group tours are available by appointment.
Admission: Free
Helpful Phone Numbers
Emergency - 911
Snow/Storm - (410) 887.3560
Other Non-Emergency Concerns - (410) 887.2222
General Information and Referral - (410) 887.0000
County Administration
County Executive Office - (410) 887.2450
Administrative Office - (410) 887.460
County Council - (410) 887.3196
Web site - (410) 887.2441
Citizen Services
Aging (Senior Information and Assistance) - (410) 887.2594
Employment and Training - (410) 887.2008
Health Services - (410) 887.3740
Human Relations Commission - (410) 887.5917
Juvenile Services - (410) 512.4040
Soil Conservation District - (410) 666.1188 ext. 3
Environmental Concerns - (410) 887.3733
Parole and Probation - (410) 321.2210
Economic Development - (410) 887.8000
Emergency Preparedness - (410) 887.5996
Human Resources - (410) 887.3135
Legislative Relations - (410) 269.7760
Planning - (410) 887.3211
Public Works - (410) 887.3300
Code Enforcement - (410) 887.3352
Complaints - (410) 887.8099
Commuter Ridesharing - (410) 732.6000
Zoning Information - (410) 887.3391
Zoning Complaints/Enforcement - (410) 887.8099
Animals
Animal Control (8 a.m.to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri) - (410) 887.5961
Licenses (Dog, Cat) - (410) 887.3630
Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue - (410) 418.8899
Community Development/Housing
Home Sharing - (410) 366.6180
Housing - (410) 366.8550 ext. 208
Housing Opportunities Program - (410) 887.3124
Mortgage Counseling - (410) 285.4674
Economic Development - (410) 887.8000
Consumer Protection
Complaints - (410) 528.8662
Fair Practices (Discrimination) - (410) 887.5557
Disabilities
Information and Referral - (410) 887.3580
TTY - (410) 887.2799
Education
Information - (410) 887.5555
Planning (School Boundaries) - (410) 887.4215
Transportation - (410) 887.4321
Environment
Environmental Concerns - (410) 887.3733
Toxic Chemical/Oil Spills - 800.424.8802
Farm & Garden (Cooperative Extension Service)
Agriculture (farm) - (410) 666.1022
4.H Clubs - (410) 666.1025
Home Economics - (410) 666.0445
Family & Consumer Services - (410) 666.0445
Fire Department
Information (non-emergency) - (410) 887.4500
Libraries
Administrative Offices - (410) 887.6100
Police Department/Sheriff's Office
Dundalk Precinct 12 - (410) 887.7320
Police information, non-emergency - (410) 887.2214
Sheriff's Office - (410) 887.3151
State Police - 800.525.5555
Social Services
Child Care, Family Assistance, Adult Services - (410) 853.3000
Substance Abuse - (410) 887.3828
Refuse Collection
Bulk Pick-up Referral - (410) 887.2000
Complaints - (410) 887.2000
Disposal - (410) 887.2000
Recycling (Residential) - (410) 887.2000
Roads & Streets
Maintenance, Repairs - (410) 887.3560
Traffic (Lights & Signs) - (410) 887.3554
Traffic Engineering - (410) 887.3554
Street Names, House Numbers - (410) 887.3710
Water, Sanitary Sewer Problems
Inquiries & Complaints - (410) 887.5473
Drinking Water - (410) 396.5352
Recreation & Parks
General Information & Referral - (410) 887.3871
Building Permits
Information Assistance - (410) 887.3900
Inspection - (410) 887.3953
Elections
Board of Election Supervisors - (410) 887.5700
Licenses/Permits
Business, Construction, Marriage - (410) 887.2607
Hunting, Fishing - (410) 836.4550
Special Permits & Licenses - (410) 887.3616
Plumbing Permits - (410) 887.3614
Electrical Permits Inspection - (410) 887.3960
Zoning
Information - (410) 887.3391
Complaints - (410) 887.8099
Enforcement - (410) 887.8099
Courts
Courts Information - (410) 887.2139
Circuit Court - (410) 887.2602
Clerk of the Court - (410) 887.2601
District Court (Traffic Court) - (410) 512.2102
Legal
Business Licenses - (410) 887.2607
Register of Wills - (410) 887.6680
State's Attorney's Office - (410) 887.6600
Deeds/Land Records - (410) 887.2650
Marriage Licenses - (410) 887.2607
Birth/Death Records - (410) 764.3038
Tax Information
Tax Assessments - (410) 512.4905
Taxpayers' Services - (410) 887.2403
General Information Numbers
American Red Cross - (410) 624.2000
Better Business Bureau - (410) 347.3990
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - (443) 965.2000
Drug Enforcement Administration - (410) 244.3500
FBI - (410) 265.8080
Public Service Commission - 800.492.0474
Mass Transit - (410) 539.5000
Motor Vehicle Customer Assistance - 800.950.1682
Utilities - Call Before You Dig - 800.257.7777
Veterans Affairs - 800.827.1000
Crisis Hotlines/Emergency Numbers
Baltimore Crisis Response - (410) 752.2272
Coast Guard Search and Rescue - 800.418.7314
Electric/Gas Emergency - (410) 685.0123
Grassroots Crisis Intervention - (410) 531.6677
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline - 800.422.0009
Domestic Violence Hotline - 800.799.7233
TTY - 800.787.3224
Drug Tips Hotline - 800.492.TIPS
Family Stress/Child Abuse - 800.243.7337
Missing/Exploited Children - 800.843.5678
National Runaway Switchboard - 800.786.2929
Poison Information Center - 800.222.1222
Rape/Sexual Assault Hotline - 800.656.4673
Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse/Domestic Violence - (410) 828.6390
Suicide Crisis Hotline - 800.SUICIDE
(Source: Dundalk Chamber of Commerce 2013-2014 Business Directory & Community Guide)
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