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Catonsville is conveniently located only six miles from downtown Baltimore and is approximately five to ten minutes from Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Despite being home to more than 45,000 residents, Catonsville retains a small-town feel and character.

It is generally accepted that Native Americans had established permanent villages in what is today known as the state of Maryland by 1200 AD. The Algonquin-speaking tribe that lived in the Catonsville area was known as the Pascatae or Piscataway. Catonsville was situated on a Piscataway trail and was close to one or more villages. After 1652, the Piscataway people were driven from their land and were feeling the strong effects of smallpox and other fatal diseases.

Richard Caton laid the foundations of present-day Catonsville. He built a house, “Castle Thunder,” in 1787 for his family, and the area soon became known as “Catonville.” By the 1830s, however, the spelling had been changed to “Catonsville.” Catonsville today still exhibits some of its roots in the form of large Victorian houses and other historic buildings.

Catonsville is home to a thriving shopping paradise along US Route 40, which includes a variety of shopping malls, big-box retailers and furniture stores. The center of the city also boasts a number of specialty stores and restaurants. Shoppers can visit any of the merchants along Frederick Road in the Village of Catonsville or the stores in Security Square Mall, Westview Mall, Catonsville Plaza and Catonsville Junction.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Patapsco Valley State Park and several nearby woodland areas. The “Rails to Trails” movement has provided Catonsville with two quality walking paths, Streetcar Trail #8 and Trolley Trail #9, which ends at the Patapsco River at Oella. Catonsville is also home to Catonsville Off-Leash Dog Park, Catonsville Community Park, Westview Park and Luman Woodland Theatre, a park that frequently hosts concerts and other events. Golfers can enjoy one of two excellent 18-hole golf courses, the private Rolling Road Golf Club or the public Diamond Ridge Golf Course.

The city of Catonsville holds education as one of its highest priorities. Residents have access to seven elementary schools, four secondary schools and three colleges, including the University of Maryland. There are also 11 excellent private or parochial schools.

The Catonsville and Baltimore areas boast a plethora of engaging cultural activities. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Opera Company and Hopkins Symphony Orchestra will satisfy any music lover’s tastes. Superior museums – such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, Maryland Science Center and National Aquarium in Baltimore – are also plentiful. More unique cultural opportunities can be found in the form of the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, the Great Blacks in Wax Museum, the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum or the B & O Railroad Museum. Theatergoers can enjoy the works of several theatrical groups, including the JHU Barnstormers and the Maryland Stage Company.

Convenient and efficient transportation, fascinating attractions, first-rate education, exciting recreation opportunities and an enduring small-town philosophy make Catonsville one of the premier communities in the Mid-Atlantic Region.