Rodgers Forge, Maryland

Rodgers Forge is a neighborhood located in the unincorporated Towson area of Baltimore County, Maryland, just north of the Baltimore City/County line. It is mostly a residential area, with rowhouses, apartments, single family dwellings, and a new complex of luxury garaged townhomes. The area also has a small amount of commercial development. It is located just south of Towson University.

Rodgers Forge takes its name from the blacksmith shop of George Rodgers, built in 1800, that was once located on the southwest corner of York Road and Stevenson Lane. [http://www.rodgersforge.org/history.htm/ The History of Rodgers Forge] ] In 1934, developer James Keelty's company began developing the Rodgers Forge area, and over the next 22 years constructed 1,777 red brick rowhouses in the neighborhood. [ [http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.backstory06oct06,0,561248.column/ Couple reflect on 57 years living in Rodgers Forge] ] Today, about 7,000 people live in Rodgers Forge. ]

In 2004, Rodgers Forge gained international attention as the home of Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps.

chools

Baltimore County Public Schools
* [http://rodgersforgees.bcps.org/ Rodgers Forge Elementary]
*Dumbarton Middle School
*Students in Rodgers Forge are also zoned for nearby Towson High School.Private Schools
*Dumbarton House, home of the Baltimore Actors Theatre Conservatory
*St. Pius X Catholic School

Major Roads

There are several state roads and other major thoroughfares that run through the Rodgers Forge area. These include:
*Charles Street
*Bellona Avenue
*Lake Avenue
*Stevenson Lane
*York Road
*Brandon Road

External links

[http://www.forgeflyer.com Rodgers Forge blog] [http://www.rodgersforge.org/history.htm The History of Rodgers Forge] [http://www.rodgersforge.org/ Rodgers Forge Community Association] [http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=rodgers+forge&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.470251,107.050781&ie=UTF8&ll=39.37773,-76.61399&spn=0.014132,0.026135&z=15&om=1 Rodgers Forge on GoogleMaps]

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