Where is Eldersburg Located? - Eldersburg is a city located in the Carroll County of Maryland, United States. Eldersburg lies between 32.3526456 Degrees North latitudes and 90.877882 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Eldersburg Located?
Eldersburg is a city located in the Carroll County of Maryland, United States. Eldersburg lies between 32.3526456 Degrees North latitudes and 90.877882 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Eldersburg city is 32582 people and the city has a total area of 39.84 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
No local rail service; nearest Amtrak station at Baltimore Penn Station
Local Bus/Transit Service
Carroll Transit System and MTA Maryland commuter connections
Maryland Route 26 (Liberty Road) — Main east-west route connecting Eldersburg with Baltimore and Frederick County.
Maryland Route 32 — Links the community with Westminster, Columbia, and Interstate 70.
Maryland Route 97 — Provides access to Westminster, Olney, and the Washington-Baltimore corridor.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport, about 35 miles away, offers domestic and international commercial flights.
Places to Visit in Eldersburg, Maryland
Landmark Name
Type
Piney Run Park
County Park
Liberty Reservoir
Reservoir
Downtown Sykesville Historic District
Historic District
South Branch Park
Community Park
Carroll County Farm Museum
Museum
Hashawha Environmental Center
Nature Center
Patapsco Valley State Park
State Park
Morgan Run Natural Environment Area
Nature Preserve
Northwest Regional Park
Regional Park
Old Westminster Winery
Winery
Colleges and Universities in Eldersburg, Maryland
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
Carroll Community College
Public
Community College
Transfer and workforce programs
McDaniel College
Private
University
Liberal arts education
Howard Community College
Public
Community College
Career and transfer education
Towson University
Public
University
Teacher education
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Public
University
Research and STEM programs
Stevenson University
Private
University
Health sciences
Hood College
Private
University
Liberal arts and graduate studies
Carroll County Public Schools
Public
K–12 District
Public education
Waterbodies in Eldersburg, Maryland
Liberty Reservoir, Piney Run, South Branch Patapsco River, North Branch Patapsco River, Morgan Run, Bear Branch, Beaver Run, Piney Run Lake
Golf Courses in Eldersburg, Maryland
Links at Challedon, Piney Branch Golf Club, Waverly Woods Golf Club, The Woodlands Golf Course, Oakmont Green Golf Course, Hobbit's Glen Golf Club, Forest Park Golf Course, Northwest Golf Course
Eldersburg, Maryland — Key Historical Facts
Eldersburg traces its origins to the early 1800s, when farming and small businesses supported the surrounding rural communities of Carroll County.
The community developed along historic transportation routes that connected Baltimore with central and western Maryland.
For much of its history, agriculture remained the area's primary economic activity before residential growth accelerated during the second half of the 20th century.
Construction of Liberty Reservoir and nearby recreational areas helped shape the region's landscape while providing an important water supply for the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Eldersburg has grown into one of Carroll County's largest communities while maintaining close ties with neighboring Sykesville and Westminster.
Today, the community is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, quality schools, parks, and convenient access to both Baltimore and the Washington metropolitan region.