BALTIMORE CITY

Learn More About Baltimore City, Maryland

History/General Information

“Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland. Founded in 1729, Baltimore is the second largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor was once the second leading port of entry for immigrants to the United States and a major manufacturing center. After a decline in major manufacturing, industrialization and rail transportation, Baltimore shifted to a service-oriented economy, with the Johns Hopkins Hospital (founded 1889), and Johns Hopkins University (founded 1876), now the city’s top two employers.”

School System

“Baltimore is the home of numerous places of higher learning, both public and private. 100,000 college students from around the country attend Baltimore City’s 12 accredited two-year or four-year colleges and universities. The city’s public schools are managed by Baltimore City Public Schools and include schools that have been well known in the area.”

Area Attractions 

“Baltimore has more public monuments per capita than any other city in the country and is home to some of the earliest National Register historic districts in the nation, including Fell’s Point (1969), Federal Hill (1970) and Mount Vernon Place (1971).

Baltimore has cultural museums in many areas of study. The Baltimore Museum of Art, and the Walters Art Museum are internationally renowned for its collection of art. It is also known for its Maryland blue crabs, crab cake, Old Bay Seasoning, pit beef, and the ‘chicken box.'”