Founded by freed slaves from the Hampton Estate, East Towson grew to become a vibrant, largely African American community.
Dedicated 2017
East Towson celebrates two families believed to be the earliest known residents of the Jacob House.
Carver High School was one of the three schools built simultaneously in 1939 by Baltimore County to educate colored students in grades 8 through 12.
As Lennox ends in Jefferson Avenue, note one of the original churches serving this community. Turn left (south) on Jefferson to the intersection with Towsontown Boulevard.
Turn right (west). At the intersection of York Road and Towsontowne Blvd., cross York Road to read the marker about the Ma & Pa Railroad that is on the abutment.
