Franklintown
Franklintown
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Franklintown is a historic mill village in Southwest Baltimore that maintains a secluded, rural feel despite its location within the city's boundaries. This tranquil neighborhood is part of Baltimore City's District 8 and is known for its historic architecture, large homes, and proximity to green space.
Historic Significance: Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, the neighborhood was founded in 1832 as one of the region's first planned communities.
Franklintown Community Association
Franklintown Community Association
Website: www.franklintowncommunity.org franklintowncommunity@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 5214 Windsor Mill Road, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 Facebook: Franklintown FB Page
Franklintown Community Association (FCA) is the nonprofit community association for Franklintown, a national historic district in Baltimore whose area includes both Baltimore City and County. The FCA is in the midst of post-pandemic regrouping and would love for you to join us!
Association meetings have been held on Saturdays, but the specific dates change month to month. The association uses its social media and other channels to inform residents of upcoming meeting dates, times, and locations.
Recreation & Parks
Forest Park Golf Course
Forest Park Golf Course
City golf course featuring challenging holes and a bar at its clubhouse.
Highlights: Driving range · Golf carts · Serves food
Address: 2900 Hillsdale Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207
Hours: Friday 8:15 AM–4:30 PM Saturday 7:15 AM–4:30 PM Sunday 7:15 AM–4:30 PM Monday- Friday 8:15 AM–4:30 PM
Shop Local:
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Forest Park Branch
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Forest Park Branch
Address: 3023 Garrison Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21216
Phone: (410) 396-0946
Transportation
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) bus lines that connect to the Franklintown community in Baltimore include CityLink Blue and Local Bus Routes 29, 34, 38, 40, 77, 78, and 80.
School(s):
Calvin Rodwell Elementary/Middle School
Address: 4505 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Lowest grade: Pre-kindergarten
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School
Address: 5025 Dickey Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207
Lowest grade: Pre-kindergarten
Highest Grade: 8th Grade
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone: (410) 396-0610
Forest Park High School
Forest Park High School
Address: 3701 Eldorado Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Address: 5271 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Md., 21215
Phone: 410.396.2466
4th Tuesday at 6 p.m. - Community Relations Meeting
Northwestern District Commander's Crime and Community Monthly Meeting
2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. - Northwestern District Roll Call Room and Virtual via Zoom
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82370023645 Meeting ID: 823 7002 3645
Passcode: 909834 Phone Number: 1-301-715-8592
Follow Us on Social: Facebook: @BPDnorthwest
The Northwestern District has a diverse makeup of communities such as Hanlon-Longwood, Cross Country and Mount Washington. The Northwestern District is home to the world-famous Pimlico Race Course, the second oldest race track in the nation and host to the second leg of the Triple Crown, The Preakness Stakes. Pimlico has played host to racing icons such as Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Secretariat, and the 2015 Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah. Sinai Hospital is also in this District.
Neighborhood Liaison: Sergeant Rashad Hammond
Sergeant.Rashad Hammond@baltimorecity.gov
Engine Company 53
608 Swann Avenue, 21229
(410) 396-0253 – 1922
Serving: Allendale, Beechfield, Booth-Boyd, Carroll-South Hilton, Dickeyville, Edmonson Village, Fairmount, Franklintown, Gwynns Falls, Hunting Ridge, Irvington, Mill Hill, Morrell Park, Mount Holly, Oaklee, Rognel Heights, Rosemont, Saint Agnes, St. Josephs, Shipley Hill, Ten Hills, Tremont, Uplands, Violetteville, Wakefield, Walbrook, West Hills, Westgate, Winchester, Yale Heights
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