Carrollton, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carrollton, Maryland
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 Carrollton, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Carrollton, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Carrollton is a small area or "locality" located in the eastern part of Carroll County, Maryland, in the United States. It's a quiet place with some interesting history!
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What is Carrollton?
Carrollton is not a big city. It is a specific area within Carroll County. It's known for its natural surroundings.
Finding Carrollton on a Map
Carrollton is easy to find if you know where to look. It sits where two parts of the Patapsco River meet. These are called the North Branch and the West Branch. You can also find it near where Carrollton Road and Reese Road cross paths.
Don't Get Confused: Other Carrolltons
It's important not to mix up this Carrollton with other places that have similar names!
Carrollton Manor
There's a place called Carrollton Manor in Frederick County. This is where Charles Carroll of Carrollton got his name. Charles Carroll was a very important person in American history. He was one of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence. This document declared America's freedom from Great Britain.
New Carrollton
You also shouldn't confuse Carrollton with New Carrollton, Maryland. New Carrollton is in Prince George's County. It's a different place entirely! New Carrollton was built in the 1950s as a suburb of Washington, D.C. It was actually called "Carrollton, Maryland" at first. But in 1966, its name was changed to "New Carrollton" to avoid confusion with other places.
