Morrell Park, Baltimore
Morrell Park is a neighborhood located in southwest Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Morrell Park | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| City | Baltimore |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code | 21230 |
| Area code | 410, 443, and 667 |
History and geography
Morrell Park, together with Westport, Violetville, and Mount Winans, were originally part of a tract of land named "Georgia," or "Georgia Plantation," and later called "Mount Clare." This survey, which measured 2,368 acres (9.58 km2), was deeded to Dr. Charles Carroll in 1732.
The current Morrell Park is bounded by Hollins Ferry Road, the B&O Railroad tracks and Gwynns Falls to the east, I-95 to the north, Caton Avenue to the west and CSX Transportation tracks to the south.
At one point the neighborhood had trolley tracks running down Washington Boulevard; today the only mass transit serving the neighborhood is MTA Bus line 36.
Schools
Morrell Park has one public school in the neighborhood: Morrell Park Elementary/Middle School which is due for complete reconstruction in 2015. Digital Harbor High School serves Morrell Park families, although it is not located in the neighborhood.
Recreation
Morrell Park ' community center cost over 4.5 million dollars.
Churches
- Church On The Boulevard
- St. Marks United Church of Christ