Jonestown, Howard County, Maryland facts for kids

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Jonestown is a small, historic area in Howard County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.

This area was once a lively community for African Americans. It was located near Ellicott City and centered around where Howard High School stands today. Over time, Jonestown has become part of the larger nearby areas of Ellicott City and Columbia, especially its Long Reach village.

History of Jonestown

Jonestown has a long history in Maryland. It first appeared on maps over 160 years ago. For example, you can see Jonestown marked on Martenet's map of Howard County from 1860. It also showed up on George Kaiser's map of Baltimore County in 1863 and Martenet's map of Maryland in 1865. Seeing a place on old maps helps us know it was an important community back then.

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