Halethorpe, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halethorpe, Maryland
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"Life is heaven in 21227"
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 Halethorpe, Maryland
Location in Baltimore
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Established | June 12, 1893 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
21227
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Halethorpe is a friendly community located in Baltimore County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a part of the larger county rather than having its own separate city government. Halethorpe is surrounded by other places like Arbutus to the north, Baltimore to the northeast, Elkridge to the southwest, and Linthicum to the east. It's also found southeast of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
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Keeping Halethorpe Safe: Fire Department
Halethorpe has its very own fire station! It's called Station 5 of the Baltimore County Fire Department. You can find it right on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Halethorpe Farms Road, ready to help keep everyone in the community safe.
Local Businesses and Economy
Halethorpe is home to some interesting businesses. There's a large factory that makes aluminum parts for many different uses. This plant is part of a company called Alcoa, and it used to be owned by Kaiser Aluminum.
You can also find a brewery in Halethorpe! The Clipper City Brewing Company, which makes Heavy Seas Beer, is located on Hollins Ferry Road.
Learning in Halethorpe: Schools
For students in Halethorpe, there are a couple of schools.
- Halethorpe Elementary is the public school for younger students.
- Lamb of God School is a private school that welcomes students of all faiths.
Getting Around: Public Transportation
It's easy to get around Halethorpe and to other nearby places using public transportation.
- The Maryland Transit Administration operates the no. 77 bus line through the community.
- There's also a train stop called Halethorpe Station on the MARC Penn Line. This train line connects Halethorpe to other cities. Both the Maryland Transit Administration and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County provide bus services to this train station.
A Big Event: Fair of the Iron Horse (1927)
Halethorpe was once the location for a very special event! In 1927, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad celebrated its 100th birthday here. This big party was called the Fair of the Iron Horse. It was a huge celebration of trains and railroad history.
