Bowleys Quarters, Maryland
Bowleys Quarters is a community of 7,006 people in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Why visit Bowleys Quarters
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails and 12 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Marshy Point Nature Center, Beacon Light Marina and Bowleys Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Bowleys Quarters
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bowleys Quarters
Bowleys Quarters is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, with a population of 6,755 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bowleys Quarters, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
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Marshy Point Nature Center
Museum · 2.6 mi
Nature center in Middle River, Maryland, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Brigadoon Marine Facility
Marina and boat launch · 1.5 mi
3644 Hughes Lane, Middle River
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.9 mi
158 Carroll Island Road, Middle River
El Piquin
Fast food · Mexican · 1.8 mi
162 Carroll Island Road, Middle River
America’s Best Wings
Fast food · Chicken · 1.9 mi
132 Carroll Island Road, Middle River
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.1 mi
3620 Red Rose Farm Road, Middle River
Winning Grace International Church
Church · 1.9 mi
201 Bowleys Quarters Road, Middle River
History
Bowleys Quarters was named for Daniel Bowley, a merchant and sea captain who owned some 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) around Baltimore in the mid-18th century. Bowleys Quarters was used to house his slaves. The area later became a game preserve for waterfowl and a place where presidents and others, including Babe Ruth, came to hunt ducks. The area eventually became known as a vacation spot, and many summer homes were built along the water. Many blue-collar workers were attracted during the industrial boom of the 1920s through the 1950s. Many worked at the nearby Glenn L. Martin company (now Lockheed Martin) and Bethlehem Steel. The community experienced an economic downturn with downsizing of the Martin facility and other area businesses, and Bowleys Quarters became a mix of middle-class homes juxtaposed with modern waterfront homes. Increased interest in waterfront property in the 1990s, combined with the devastation of Hurricane Isabel, has led to revitalization, with some new homes selling for more than $1 million. Once predominantly populated by low-income to middle-class families, the community is now highly desirable for waterfront living.
In September 2003, Bowleys Quarters was substantially damaged by Hurricane Isabel and the resulting flood. According to The Baltimore Sun, Isabel destroyed 210 houses in Bowleys Quarters and caused major damage to 632 others.
From the History section of Bowleys Quarters, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Jack & Diane's Thrift & Collectibles
Shop · 0.9 mi
800 Bowleys Quarters Road, Middle River
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Map of Bowleys Quarters
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 32°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 39°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Md Sci Ctr Baltimore Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Baltimore County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-04-10: Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Martin State Airport (MTN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Middle River 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Essex 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Rossville 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- White Marsh 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Dundalk 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Rosedale 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Honeygo 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Joppatowne 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Perry Hall 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Overlea 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hurricane Isabel flood damage Maryland, Jccohen at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- MPNC1, ManOtheMarsh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middle River, Maryland (7235289086), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS055-E-7440 - View of New Jersey, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS007-E-8712 - View of Maryland, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Glenn L Martin Aviation Museum, Bell UH-1M Huey Gunship cockpit (42427994732), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- North American F-100F Super Sabre ‘63238’ (really 56-3905) (18387619922), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beech T-34C Mentor ‘160509 - AD-01’ (17778495863), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Republic RF-84F Thunderflash ‘27412 - FS-412’ (really 53-7554) (18211385500), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star ‘35854’ (18204030310), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Republic RF-84F Thunderflash ‘27412 - FS-412’ (really 53-7554) (18400726621), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bell UH-1M Huey ‘15238’ (18205571469), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bell UH-1M Huey ‘15238’ (17771082423), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beech T-34C Mentor ‘160509 - AD-01’ (17776476174), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star ‘35854’ (18365317426), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- LTV A-7D Corsair II ’69-197 - VA’ (18432176181), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- North American F-100F Super Sabre ’56-3899’ (18432104921), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- North American F-100F Super Sabre ’56-3899’ (18404001456), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Republic F-105G Thunderchief ‘274 - JE’ ‘The Great Speckled Bird’ (17810002634), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- LTV A-7D Corsair II ’69-197 - VA’ (18244220519), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21467’ (18245432828), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21467’ (17812553713), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21446 - 46’ (18460999172), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21467’ (18245484410), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beech D.18S ‘N4DH’ (17919528513), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grumman TF-9J Cougar ‘142976’ (18352501970), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beech D.18S ‘N4DH’ (18352470358), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grumman TF-9J Cougar ‘142976’ (18535837152), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Maryland Aviation Museum, Strawberry Point Flightline. 09-5-2015 (18551737595), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glenn L Martin Aviation Museum, F4 Phantom (42428025962), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonnell F-101B Voodoo ‘80303’ (18442185466), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonnell F-4C Phantom II ’64-919’ (18280905160), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk ‘153525 - 02’ (18465311435), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonnell F-101B Voodoo ‘80303’ (17845935244), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McDonnell F-4C Phantom II ’64-919’ (18280825150), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martin RB-57A Canberra ‘0-21446 - 46’ (17844565363), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glenn L Martin Aviation Museum, Martin 404 Skyliner bathroom (41756306474), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-07-27 15 04 07 The south end of Wilson Point Road in Middle River, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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