Monkton, Maryland facts for kids
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Monkton, Maryland
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 Monkton, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Monkton, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Monkton is a small, friendly community located in northern Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It's not a city or town with official borders, but rather an "unincorporated area." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that share a name and a postal code (21111). About 4,856 people live here. The area covers about 35 square miles (90 square kilometers). Part of its postal code even reaches into nearby Harford County!
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How Monkton Got Its Name
Monkton got its name from a place called Moncton in New Brunswick, Canada. A man named Robert Cummings, who was from Pennsylvania, chose the name. He first called it Monckton Mills. He did this to honor Rosanna Trites, someone he once loved. She was part of a group of German settlers from Pennsylvania who moved to Moncton in 1765. Robert Cummings had also visited Moncton. But he came back in 1773 and settled on his uncle's land in this area.
My Lady's Manor: A Historic Area
East of Monkton, you'll find a special area known as "My Lady's Manor." This place is famous for its beautiful horse farms and wide-open countryside. It also has many old, grand homes hidden away from the main roads.
The Manor's History
In 1713, Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore, who was a very important person, set aside 10,000 acres (about 40 square kilometers) of land for himself. He then gave this land as a gift to his fourth wife. He named this large estate "My Lady's Manor." This historic area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Other important places listed on the National Register in the Monkton area include the Corbett Historic District and St. James Church.
Famous People from Monkton
Monkton has been home to several well-known individuals. Here are a few:
- Peter Angelos: A famous attorney and the owner of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
- A. J. Burnett: A professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
- Anthony Casalena: The person who started Squarespace, a popular website building company.
- Harriet S. Iglehart: A talented horse rider, a generous giver, and a writer.
- Dennis Jones: A musician known for his blues rock music.
- Foxhall P. Keene: A person who owned and bred racehorses. He also won a Gold Medal in Polo at the 1900 Summer Olympics.
- Harvey S. Ladew: He loved fox hunting and creating amazing plant sculptures called topiary.
- Nick Markakis: A former outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
- Jim McKay: A well-known TV host for ABC's Wide World of Sports and an Olympic commentator.
- Robert Parker: A very respected critic who writes about wine.
- Helen Pitts-Blasi: A professional Thoroughbred horse racing trainer who was born and grew up in Monkton.
Monkton in Movies and Music
Monkton has also appeared in popular culture:
- The movie Roulette (2013) was filmed in Monkton. The director, Erik Kristopher Myers, used many public and private spots along York Road and Mt. Carmel Road. Some filming locations included the NCR Trails and The Milton Inn.
- The experimental rock band Animal Collective recorded their 2003 album Campfire Songs right here in Monkton. They recorded it on a screened-in porch!
Getting Around Monkton
Monkton is easy to reach, located just three miles east of Interstate 83 (exit #27). The main state roads in the area are Maryland Route 45 (York Road), Maryland Route 138 (Monkton Road), and Maryland Route 562.
The Old Railroad Trail
Monkton used to have a train service. The Northern Central Railway, part of the Pennsylvania Railroad, served the community from the mid-1800s. However, the train line was closed in 1972. It was then turned into a popular hiking trail called the Northern Central Railroad Trail. The original Monkton station building is still standing today!
Fun Places to Visit
If you're in Monkton, here are some interesting places to check out:
- Gunpowder Falls State Park: A large state park with trails and beautiful nature.
- Ladew Topiary Gardens: A unique garden known for its amazing plant sculptures.
- Corbett Historic District: A historic area with interesting old buildings and history.
