Baltimore (disambiguation) facts for kids

Baltimore is a name that can mean different things! When you see a page like this, it means the word "Baltimore" is used for more than one place, person, or thing. It helps you find exactly what you are looking for.

Places named Baltimore

Many towns and areas around the world share the name Baltimore.

In the United States

• Baltimore, Maryland: This is a major city in the state of Maryland. It's a very important port city.
• Baltimore, Ohio: A town located near Columbus, Ohio.
• Baltimore, Vermont: A small town in Vermont.
• Baltimore County, Maryland: A county in Maryland that surrounds the city of Baltimore.
• Other places like Baltimore, California (a former settlement), Baltimore, Indiana (an old town that no longer exists), Baltimore, Tennessee, and Baltimore Township, Michigan also share the name.

In Canada

• Baltimore, Ontario: A community found in the Township of Hamilton, Ontario.

In Ireland

• Baltimore, County Cork: A small village and port located in County Cork, Ireland.

People named Baltimore

Some famous people have the name Baltimore, either as a last name or as a title.

• George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore (1579–1632): He was an English politician. He was the first person to be given the title "Baron Baltimore." A baron is a noble title, like a lord. He was very important in starting the colony of Maryland in America.
• Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (1605–1675): George Calvert's son, he continued his father's work in establishing Maryland.
• David Baltimore (born 1938): An American biologist. He won the Nobel Prize in 1975 for his important work in understanding how viruses and cells work.
• Charli Baltimore (born 1974): An American rapper and hip-hop artist.
• John Baltimore (born 1978): An American conductor who leads orchestras.

Music called Baltimore

• Baltimore club: This is a fun and energetic type of electronic dance music. It started in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sports teams called Baltimore

Baltimore is home to several well-known sports teams.

• Baltimore Orioles: This is a professional baseball team. They play in Major League Baseball (MLB).
• Baltimore Ravens: This is a professional American football team. They play in the National Football League (NFL).
• Baltimore Stallions: This was a Canadian Football League (CFL) team. They played in Baltimore, Maryland, for a short time.
• Baltimore Bullets: This was an old name for the Washington Wizards. The Wizards are a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

See also

In Spanish: Baltimore (desambiguación) para niños