Lutherville, Maryland facts for kids
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Lutherville, Maryland
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Lutherville light rail station platform on Ridgely Road, in Lutherville, Maryland
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Old Original
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Location of Lutherville, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km2) |
| • Land | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,835 |
| • Density | 3,233.21/sq mi (1,248.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
21093-21094
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443 |
| FIPS code | 24-48875 |
Lutherville is a special kind of community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts as a town for statistics, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city.
In 2020, about 6,835 people lived in Lutherville. Before 2010, Lutherville was part of a larger CDP called Lutherville-Timonium. A very old and important part of the town, known as the Lutherville Historic District, is located here.
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Where is Lutherville Located?
Lutherville is found at these coordinates: 39°25′26″N 76°37′3″W / 39.42389°N 76.61750°W. It covers an area of about 2.11 square miles (5.47 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The town is just north of Baltimore. You can find it along York Road. Lutherville is surrounded by other communities. To the north is Timonium, and the border between them is Ridgely Road. To the west, you'll find Interstate 83. To the south is Towson, and to the east is the Hampton neighborhood.
What is the Climate Like in Lutherville?
Lutherville is in the Piedmont region of the United States. It has a humid subtropical climate. This means summers are hot and humid. Winters are chilly but not extremely cold compared to other parts of America. On average, Lutherville gets about 25 inches (64 cm) of snow each year. The average rainfall is about 42 inches (107 cm) per year.
Who Lives in Lutherville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 12,265 | — | |
| 1970 | 24,055 | 96.1% | |
| 1980 | 17,854 | −25.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,442 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 15,814 | −3.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,504 | −58.9% | |
| 2020 | 6,835 | 5.1% | |
| Separated from Lutherville-Timonium CDP in 2010 Census | |||
According to the 2010 census, there were 6,504 people living in Lutherville. There were 2,672 households. Most of the people (85.0%) were White. About 3.4% were African American, and 8.2% were Asian. About 3.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 28.3% of the households, there were children under 18 years old living with their families.
How Do People Travel in Lutherville?
Main Roads in Lutherville
Several important roads run through or near Lutherville:
- Dulaney Valley Road (MD-146) forms part of the eastern edge of Lutherville.
- Ridgely Road marks the northern border with Timonium.
- Seminary Avenue (MD-131) is another key road.
- York Road (MD-45) is a major route.
Public Transportation Options
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) provides public transportation. The light rail line has a stop in Lutherville called the Lutherville Light Rail Stop. This makes it easy for people to travel to other areas.
Buses also serve the community. Bus routes 8 and 9 run regularly along York Road. They both meet at the Lutherville Light Rail Stop. There is also some bus service on Bus Route 12 along Dulaney Valley Road. The Baltimore CityLink Red line also stops at the Lutherville Light Rail station.
The light rail line uses the path of an old train track. This was once the Northern Central Railway. During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln traveled on this railroad. He was on his way to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to give his famous Gettysburg Address speech in 1863. Later, in 1865, Lincoln's funeral train also passed through Lutherville on its way to his burial place.
What is the History of Lutherville?
The oldest part of Lutherville began in 1852. It was started by two Lutheran ministers, Benjamin Kurtz and John Morris. They planned it as a community with a Lutheran seminary (a school for religious studies) and a church at its center. The land was bought in 1851 from the large Hampton Estate.
The ministers named the community after Martin Luther, a famous German reformer from the 16th century. The Lutherville Female Seminary opened in 1853. It was built close to the train tracks. In 1895, the school changed its name to the Maryland College for Women. After a big fire in 1911, the college was rebuilt. It continued to operate until 1952. Today, the old college campus is a living facility for adults called College Manor.
The Lutherville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. This means it's a special place recognized for its history. Besides the old college building and many Victorian-style homes, other important buildings include:
- St. Paul's Lutheran Church: This church was started in 1856 by John Morris. The stone building you see today was built in 1898.
- St. John's Methodist Church: This church was built in 1869.
- Church of the Holy Comforter: This Episcopal church was built in 1888.
- Oak Grove: This house belonged to Lutherville founder John Morris. It was built in 1852 on Morris Avenue. The famous filmmaker John Waters lived here as a teenager in the 1960s. Some of his first movies were even made at this house!
- Octagon House: This unique house on Kurtz Avenue was built in 1855. It's made of concrete and was built by another Lutheran minister who also worked as the town's postmaster.
Who are Some Famous People from Lutherville?
Many notable people have connections to Lutherville:
- All Time Low, a pop punk band
- Raymond Berry, a Hall of Famer from the Baltimore Colts
- Ryan Boyle, a professional lacrosse player
- Bosley Crowther, a well-known film critic
- Cinder Road, a rock band
- Divine, an actor
- Samuel T. Durrance, an astronaut and physicist
- Conor Gill, a professional lacrosse player
- Mark Hamilton, a Major League Baseball player
- Billy Hunter, a former Major League Baseball shortstop and manager
- Phil Karn, an internet engineer
- Santa J. Ono, a medical scientist and university president
- Rafael Palmeiro, a former Major League Baseball first baseman
- Jim Palmer, a former Baltimore Orioles pitcher and Hall of Famer
- Kevin Plank, the founder of UnderArmour
- Brooks Robinson, a former Baltimore Orioles third baseman and Hall of Famer
- Gavin Sheets, an MLB player
- Mike Singletary, a Hall of Fame football player and coach
- J. Frederick C. Talbott, a U.S. congressman
- Bob Turley, a former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Jerry Turner, a television news anchorman
- Johnny Unitas, a former Baltimore Colt and Hall of Famer
- John Waters, a famous filmmaker
- Derek Waters, an actor and comedian
What Schools are in Lutherville?
Lutherville has several public schools that serve its students:
- Dulaney High School (located in Timonium)
- Hampton Elementary School
- Lutherville Laboratory Elementary School
- Ridgely Middle School
- Pinewood Elementary School
Some high school students from Lutherville also attend Towson High School.
Images for kids
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Lutherville Light Rail station
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Former Pennsylvania Railroad station
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Oak Grove in 2009
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
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Former Maryland College for Women
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