Franklin Square Historic District, Baltimore

Name: Franklin Square Historic District
Address: Baltimore, United States

#393 among attractions in Baltimore

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Franklin Square Historic District is a national historic district in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is a 19th-century rowhouse neighborhood developed along a strict grid street pattern. A one square block, two and a half acre public park, Franklin Square, is a focal point for the area and the most elaborate rowhousing surrounds the square. The district contains approximately 1,300 buildings of which approximately 1,250 contribute to the significance of the historic district. ()

Coordinates: 39°17'27"N, 76°38'33"W

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Western Baltimore (Franklin Square)Baltimore United States

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Franklin Square Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lexington Market, Gwynns Falls Trail, Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, Hippodrome Theatre.

1.1 miE
Shopping, Market
Lexington Market, Baltimore
29 min walk • Lexington Market, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has served the city since 1782. As one of the oldest public markets in America, it has become an iconic landmark, known for its vibrant atmosphere...
1.2 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Gwynns Falls Trail, Baltimore
31 min walk • The Gwynns Falls Trail is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts nestled within the urban landscape of Baltimore, United States. This scenic hiking trail offers a peaceful retreat from city life, stretching for approximately 15 miles through various parks...
0.5 miE
Preserved historic site with exhibits
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, Baltimore
13 min walk • The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum is a historic site nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, celebrating one of the most influential literary figures of the 19th century. This modest row house, where Poe lived from 1833 to 1835, is where the renowned...
1.1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore
29 min walk • The Hippodrome Theatre stands as a beacon of culture and history in Baltimore, Maryland. This grand venue, which first opened its doors in 1914, has long been a centerpiece for the performing arts within the city. Nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore, the theatre...
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Mount Clare, Baltimore
21 min walk • Mount Clare, also known as Mount Clare Mansion and generally known today as the Mount Clare Museum House, is the oldest Colonial-era structure in the City of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. The Georgian style of architecture plantation house exhibits a somewhat altered five-part plan.
1.2 miE
Skyscraper, Monuments and statues, Art gallery
Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower, Baltimore
31 min walk • The Emerson Tower is a 15-story, 88 m clock tower erected in 1907–1911 at 21 South Eutaw Street, at the northeast corner of Eutaw and West Lombard Streets in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.
0.8 miS
Park, Field, View point
Carroll Park, Baltimore
22 min walk • Carroll Park is a nearly 117-acre public park located in the historic Washington Village-Pigtown neighborhood in southwestern Baltimore, Maryland.
0.8 miE
Cemetery
Old Saint Paul's Cemetery, Baltimore
22 min walk • Old Saint Paul's Cemetery is a cemetery located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is noted for the several important historical figures that are interred in its grounds.
1 miN
Shopping, Market
Baltimore Public Markets, Baltimore
25 min walk • The city of Baltimore currently has six public markets across the city. The Baltimore Public Market System is the oldest continuously operating public market system in the United States. Today, the markets are administered by the Baltimore Public Market Corporation, which was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization.
1.2 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Arena Players, Baltimore
31 min walk • Arena Players Incorporated is the oldest continually performing and historically African-American community theatre in the United States located in Baltimore, Maryland. The theater runs several productions throughout the year as well as jazz and comedy shows, which take place every other month.
~1550 ftSE
Shopping, Market
Hollins Market, Baltimore
8 min walk • Hollins Market is the name of the oldest existing public market building in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. It is a contributing property to the Union Square-Hollins Market Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franklin Square Historic District?

Nearby attractions include H. L. Mencken House, Baltimore (6 min walk), St. Luke's Church, Baltimore (6 min walk), Hollins Market, Baltimore (8 min walk), Sowebo, Baltimore (9 min walk).

How to get to Franklin Square Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franklin Square Historic District:

Bus

Hollins Market • Lines: Orange (11 min walk)
West Baltimore • Lines: 77, 78, Or, Pk (14 min walk)

Train

West Baltimore (16 min walk)

Metro

Upton–Avenue Market • Lines: M (26 min walk)
Lexington Market • Lines: M (30 min walk)