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Interested in fun facts and the history of Towson, MD?
Then read on!
Here are some interesting facts about Towson:
1. Towson is the county seat of Baltimore County and was established in 1854.
2. Towson University, located in the heart of the city, is the second-largest university in the University System of Maryland.
3. The city is home to the largest mall in Maryland, Towson Town Center, with over 200 stores.
4. The Hampton National Historic Site, located in the northern part of the city, is a national park and a historic house museum. It was owned by the Ridgely family and was one of the largest plantations in the United States.
5. The Towson courthouse was the site of the 1963 landmark court case, Gideon v. Wainwright, which established the right to legal counsel in criminal cases.
6. Towson is known for its numerous parks and recreational areas, including the Loch Raven Reservoir, which provides drinking water to over 1.8 million people in the Baltimore area.
7. The city has been named as one of the "Best Places to Live in Maryland" by Niche.com.
8. Towson is located about 10 miles north of downtown Baltimore and is easily accessible by public transportation, including the MARC train and Baltimore Light Rail.