Timonium, Maryland facts for kids
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Timonium, Maryland
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The Maryland State Fair in Timonium
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Location of Timonium, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.54 sq mi (16.95 km2) |
| • Land | 5.72 sq mi (14.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,458 |
| • Density | 1,828.00/sq mi (705.82/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 | 24-78050 |
Timonium is a special kind of community in Baltimore County, Maryland, called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a defined area for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 10,458 people lived here. Before 2010, Timonium was part of a larger area called Lutherville-Timonium.
One of the most exciting things about Timonium is that it hosts the Maryland State Fair every year. This big event happens around Labor Day at the old Timonium Race Course grounds. Horse racing has a long history in Maryland, and Timonium is an important part of that tradition, along with places like Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park.
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How Timonium Got Its Name
Timonium got its name from a large house called the Timonium Mansion. A woman named Mrs. Archibald Buchanan lived there. She was feeling sad because she had lost her eyesight and a close friend. She felt her life was like that of Mark Antony after a big battle called the Battle of Actium.
Mark Antony had started building a grand palace on an island in Egypt, but he never finished it. He called it Timonium. Mrs. Buchanan felt her life was also incomplete, like that palace. So, she named her home Timonium, and the area around it eventually took the same name.
Where is Timonium Located?
Timonium is located in Maryland at coordinates 39.4441 degrees North and 76.6076 degrees West. It covers an area of about 14.82 square kilometers (5.72 square miles) of land.
The community is just north of Baltimore City. A main road called York Road (Maryland Route 45) runs through it. Timonium is surrounded by other communities: Cockeysville is to the north, and Lutherville is to the south. To the east, you'll find the Loch Raven Reservoir, a large body of water. To the west is Falls Road (Maryland Route 25).
Two roads help mark the boundaries of Timonium. Ridgely Road separates it from Lutherville, and Padonia Road divides it from Cockeysville.
Timonium is in a region called the Piedmont in the United States. This means it has a mix of climates. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold but not usually extremely harsh. On average, Timonium gets about 64 cm (25 inches) of snow and 107 cm (42 inches) of rain each year.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Timonium has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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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 | 9,925 | −37.2% | |
| 2020 | 10,458 | 5.4% | |
| Separated from Lutherville-Timonium CDP in 2010 Census | |||
Getting Around Timonium
Timonium has several important roads and public transportation options that help people travel in and out of the area.
Main Roads
Some of the major roads in Timonium include:
- Deereco Road/Greenspring Drive
- Dulaney Valley Road (MD-146)
- Pot Spring Road
- Timonium Road
- York Road (MD-45)
- Padonia Road
- Ridgely Road
- Mays Chapel Road
- Eastridge Road
Public Transport
The Maryland Transit Administration runs a light rail line that has two stops in Timonium: the Timonium stop and the Fairgrounds stop. These stops make it easy for people to travel to other parts of the region without a car.
There are also bus routes, like Route 8 and Route 9, that offer regular service along York Road. This helps people get around the community and connect to other areas.
Famous People From Timonium
Many notable people have lived in or had connections to Timonium. Here are a few:
- Spiro T. Agnew (1918–1996): He was a former U.S. Vice President and Governor of Maryland. He is buried in Timonium.
- Mark Belanger (1944–1998): A talented shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
- Helen Bentley: A well-known politician.
- Beth Botsford (born 1981): An Olympic champion swimmer.
- Robert Ehrlich: The 60th Governor of Maryland. He lived in Timonium while he was a Representative in Congress.
- Jim Gentile (born 1934): A former first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.
- Spencer Horwitz (born 1997): A Major League Baseball first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Pam Shriver (born 1962): A famous tennis player and Olympic champion. She was ranked as high as world No. 3 in singles and No. 1 in doubles.
- Don Shula (1930–2020): A former player and coach for the Baltimore Colts. He later became a very famous coach for the Miami Dolphins, leading them to an undefeated season in 1972. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Johnny Unitas (1933–2002): A legendary quarterback for the Baltimore Colts and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is buried nearby.
Schools in Timonium
Timonium has several public schools that serve the community's students:
Elementary Schools
- Pinewood Elementary School
- Pot Spring Elementary School
- Timonium Elementary School
Middle School
- Ridgely Middle School (located in nearby Lutherville)
High School
- Dulaney High School
