Mount Clare

Location

South Fulton Avenue to the west; West Pratt Street to the north; South Carey St. to the east, and the B&O railroad tracks to the east.

Zip Code: 21223

Description

A row house neighborhood of 5,000-6,000 people, diverse in age and ethnic background. There are many longtime residents in the neighborhood, and many children.

History

Wilkens Ave., a broad boulevard built in 1876 on the 100th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. Property traces back to Mt. Clare Estate of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. The B&O Railroad was a major influence here, employing many of the people in the neighborhood. 14 Holy Martyrs Roman Catholic Church was the center of social life for many, with its large basement hall.