Dundalk, Maryland
Dundalk is a community of 65,969 people in Baltimore County, Maryland, founded in 1856.
Why visit Dundalk
Townapedia lists 47 museums and landmarks, 73 parks and trails, 156 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Carroll Light, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Battle of North Point and NS Savannah.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Dundalk
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dundalk
Dundalk is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 67,796 at the 2020 census. In 1960 and 1970, Dundalk was the largest unincorporated community in Maryland. It was named after the town of Dundalk in County Louth, Ireland.
From the Wikipedia article Dundalk, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Fort Carroll Light
Lighthouse · 3.8 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Francis Scott Key Bridge
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Collapsed toll bridge in Baltimore, Maryland
Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Bridge project in greater Baltimore, Maryland, US
Hawkins Point Light
Lighthouse · 4.5 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Lazaretto Point Light
Lighthouse · 4.0 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Leading Point Light
Lighthouse · 4.7 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Riverview Park (Baltimore)
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Former amusement park in Baltimore, Maryland, US
Museums and landmarks47
Battle of North Point
Museum · 1.0 mi
North Point State Battlefield preserves nine acres of open land which represent the last undeveloped parcel from the site of the Battle...
2878 North Point Road, Dundalk
08:00-sunset
Ballestone Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house museum in Essex, Maryland
Bancroft
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
1925 ship preserved in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States
Bankard-Gunther Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Berea–Biddle Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
National historic district in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Butchers Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Canton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Craighill Channel Upper Range Rear Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Dundalk Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Human settlement in Maryland, United States of America
Dundalk-Liberty-Cornwall Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Human settlement in Dundalk, Maryland, United States of America
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East Monument Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
35 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds73
Highlandtown Arts District, Baltimore, MD
Park · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Baltimore, MD
Patterson Park
Park · 4.6 mi
Urban park in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Battle Acre Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Battle Acre Park is a one-acre site dedicated in 1839 to commemorate those who fought in the Battle of North Point on September 12, 1814.
3115 North Point Road, Dundalk
Essex Yacht Harbor Marina
Marina and boat launch · 2.6 mi
500 Sandalwood Road, Essex
61 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes156
Pizza Roma
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.2 mi
Run by Pete and Bill Kazakos
5220 North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point
Captain Harvey's Submarines
Restaurant · Steak Sub, Steak, Sandwich · 1.7 mi
3435 Dundalk Avenue, Dundalk
144 more on the map.
History
The area now known as Dundalk was explored by John Smith in 1608. Up until this time, the area was home to the tribes of the Susquehanna.
In 1856, Henry McShane, an immigrant from Ireland, established the McShane Bell Foundry on the banks of the Patapsco River in the then far southeastern outskirts of Baltimore. The foundry later relocated to the Patterson Park area of Baltimore until a fire during the 1940s caused it to move to 201 East Federal Street. In addition to bronze bells, the foundry once manufactured cast iron pipes and furnace fittings. When asked by the Baltimore and Sparrows Point Railroad for the name of a depot for the foundry on their rail line, McShane wrote Dundalk, after the town of his birth, Dundalk, in County Louth, Ireland. In 1977, the foundry moved to Glen Burnie and relocated to its current headquarters in St Louis, Missouri in 2019.
From the History section of Dundalk, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore
Churches and places of worship82
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.8 mi
6420 East Pratt Street, Baltimore
Calvary Baptist Church of Dundalk
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
7321 Manchester Road, Dundalk
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging40
Schools, colleges and libraries73
North Point Area Branch Baltimore County Public Library
Library · 0.4 mi
1716 Merritt Boulevard, Dundalk
Sollers Point Branch - Baltimore County Public Library
Library · 1.7 mi
323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk
Healthcare21
Key Point Health Services, Dundalk Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1012 North Point Road, Highlandtown
Dundalk Pediatric Associates
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
1792 Merritt Boulevard, Dundalk
Lifeway Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
700 Merritt Boulevard, Highlandtown
Merritt Star Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1576 Merritt Boulevard, Dundalk
Map of Dundalk
250 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 (6 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, 6 miles away.
- Baltimore 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Carney 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Arbutus 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Catonsville 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Arnold 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Cockeysville 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Bel Air South 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Columbia 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Crofton 20 mi southwest, about 32 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
- DundalkShoppingCtr, Hawkeye58 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-08-05 14 27 15 View north along Maryland State Route 157 (Merritt Boulevard) at Wise Avenue-Holabird Avenue in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dundalk, MD, USA - panoramio (14), boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dundalk, MD, USA - panoramio (7), boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-08-05 15 08 39 View south along Maryland State Route 157 (Merritt Boulevard) just north of the exit for the Peninsula Expressway (Sparrows Point, TO Interstate 695) in Dundalk, Baltimore County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-27 12 17 31 View north along Maryland State Route 157 (Merritt Boulevard) between the Peninsula Expressway and Kirkleigh Road in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-27 13 11 57 View south along Maryland State Route 157 (Peninsula Expressway) at Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-05 15 05 07 View south along Maryland State Route 157 (Merritt Boulevard) just south of German Hill Road in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dundalk, MD, USA - panoramio (13), boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dundalk, MD, USA - panoramio (19), boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dundalk Decay, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- 2019-07-28 16 56 43 View south along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for southbound Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-28 16 56 08 View north along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for northbound Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dundalk, MD, USA - panoramio (5), boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dundalk, MD, USA - panoramio (4), boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019-06-14 13 59 34 View north along the Outer Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 40 (Maryland State Route 151-North Point Boulevard, TO WEST Maryland State Route 150-Eastern..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-04 15 21 40 View south along Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) just north of Cove Road in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-28 17 03 17 View north along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for Trappe Road in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-28 17 03 59 View south along Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) from the overpass for Trappe Road in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-04 15 59 57 View north along Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) at the exit for Interstate 695 NORTH (Towson) in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-04 15 19 42 View south along Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) at the exit for Interstate 695 SOUTH (Glen Burnie) in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Three Garden Village, Dundalk - 7003 Dunmanway, Deanlaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Three Garden Village, Dundalk - Dunmanway, Deanlaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Three Garden Village, Dundalk - 7003 Dunmanway 2, Deanlaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Three Garden Village, Dundalk - Leasing Office, Deanlaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dunbrin Road, Dundalk, Deanlaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019-06-14 13 29 10 View south along the Inner Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 41 (Cove Road, Dundalk) in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dundalk - panoramio, boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dundalk, MD, USA - panoramio (3), boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-08-04 15 57 27 View north along Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) just south of Cove Road in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-27 13 02 57 View south along Maryland State Route 157 (Merritt Boulevard) at North Point Road in Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-04 16 03 31 View north along Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) at the exit for Maryland State Route 151 SOUTH (North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point) in Dundalk, Baltimore..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canton Square, Steelplug at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- FortHowardMD ToddHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silo Point, Hamburglar2011 ( talk ), Public domain
- Butchers Hill HD Baltimore, Smallbones, CC0
- St Liz Baltimore Hungary 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Row houses in East Monument Historic District, Baltimore, Maryland, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gunther Brewewry, Jingshenkongxu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- L Grief & Bros, Terry.a.white, CC BY-SA 3.0
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