Separation of Baltimore City and County effective July 4, 1851. Towsontown was chosen as County Seat by popular vote February 13, 1854. The Courthouse of local limestone and marble was completed in 1855 at a cost of $30,000. Enlarged in 1910-1925-1958.

Marker is on West Chesapeake Ave 0.1 miles west of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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