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Detailed pages on related topics: Westminster colleges • Westminster travel • Westminster mortgage and property.
Introduction to Westminster, Maryland
Located in Carroll county, Westminster, Maryland, is 24 miles NW of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. There are 16,731 residents living in the city.
Westminster History
The community of Westminster was founded in 1764 and was officially incorporated as a city in the year 1818. Currently, it holds a seat on Carroll county, which was created in 1837 by merging areas from counties such as the Baltimore and Frederick. The city was named after the Westminster in London, England.
Westminster and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Westminster
The Caroll County Farm Museum, The Hashawha Environmental Center, the Hashawha Tower, the Wakefield Valley Golf Club and the Bear Creek Golf Course are located in the city. In addition, the city celebrates a number of festivals such as the Maryland Wine Festival, Peach Festival, and Surf and Turf Festival.
Westminster Transportation
Baltimore-Washington International Airport is the closest airport to the city.
Westminster Higher Education
Higher education is available at Western Maryland College, and Carroll Community College. Nearby is the Gettysburg College.
Comparing Westminster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Westminster colleges • Westminster travel • Westminster mortgage and property.
 | Westminster Colleges Westminster colleges and trade schools. |
 | Westminster Hotels & Travel Westminster hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Westminster Mortgage Westminster property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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