Turner Station
Generations of families, as well as newcomers, live in this close-knit, safe, friendly community, located in close proximity to Bear Creek, the Key Bridge, Harbor Tunnel, Fort McHenry Tunnel, schools, hospitals, restaurants, shopping centers, entertainment and Baltimore City. Back to Neighborhood Maps
Housing Choices
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Most of the homes in Turner Station were built from about 1919 to 1945. Further development occurred during World War II, when two large housing complexes were constructed. The balance of the residential development in the community occurred more gradually, and includes a mix of frame and brick houses.
The housing stock is a mixture of apartments, row houses, and single family homes totaling 1,291 residential units in all. A recent Community Design Team report identified areas for new or infill housing to be developed and ways to improve and enhance housing stock.
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Parks and Other Attractions
Turner Station Park with Boat Launch
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Fleming Waterfront Park
Sollers Point Track, Community Gardens
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The Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center, erected in 2011, is a 28,900 square foot, one .jpg)
story building that includes a branch of Baltimore County Public Library, a community meeting room, a Recreation Center, a gymnasium, class rooms, commercial kitchen and the Turner Station History Center. Tennis and outdoor basketball courts, a baseball diamond and playground will the added in the near future.
Neighborhood and Civic Organizations
Boy Scouts Head Start
Day Village Resident Association Fleming Senior Center
Masonic Lodge 102` Turner Station Conservation Teams
Turner Station Heritage Foundation Turner Station Recreation Council
Faith Based Organizations
First Apostolic Faith Gospel Tabernacle Lady of Lavang Catholic Church
Friendship Baptist Church New Shiloh Baptist Church
Greater St. John Baptist Church St. Matthews United Methodist Church
Union Baptist Church
History
The area that grew into Turner Station was once farmland owned by J. M. Turner. Mr. Turner sold a portion of his tract to the Sparrows Point Railroad Company. The railroad company erected a station, naming it for the Turner property through which the rail passed on its way to Sparrows Point. As the nearby community grew, it took on that name – “Turner Station.”.jpg)
Originally established as a rural community, in the late 1800s, Turner Station is a historic, predominantly African American, waterfront community located in the southeastern portion of Baltimore County at the end of a peninsula surrounded by the waters of Bear Creek.
In the early 1900s housing was built to accommodate Black workers of the steel plant at Sparrows Point. It is common for the community to be identified as the African American settlement of the larger community of Dundalk. The community sits on approximately 200 acres. The predominant land use is residential.
As a result of the growing demand for workers at the steel plant and the World War I demand for ships, built at the Sparrows Point Shipyard, many African Americans migrated to the area. With the influx of new families the community grew to become a self-sustaining neighborhood with its own schools, churches, fraternal organizations, restaurants, b.jpg)
arber and beauty shops, grocery stores, taxi service, post office, doctors, dentists, laundry, cleaners, gas stations, clothing store, theater, employment office, bar, cocktail lounge and liquor store.
After World War II the community began to decline. Between 1960 and 1970, the population declined by nearly fifty percent. For several years, dedicated residents partnering with Baltimore County and private companies have been diligently working to revitalize the community.
Today the commercial businesses in Turner Station are small neighbor service type facilities including three convenience stores, two carryout food stores, two barber shops, a beauty salon, a nursery school, an assisted living facility and two automobile repair services.
Baltimore County school buses transport children to local public schools. New Senior and Technical High schools are currently under construction near the Community College of Baltimore County, Dundalk Campus. Public transportation (MTA) is available to the college campus.
Businesses
Speed's Barber Shop
201 Main St. Dundalk, MD 21222 - (410)-284-9680
Hours: Tues - Fri, 8am to 5pm & Saturdays 8am to 12pm
Speed's Barber Shop was originally opened in the 1940's by John Emmet Speed, Jr. while he was only nineteen years of age. His wife Courtney Speed manages the store to this day. This mom and pop barber shop serves the residents of Turner Station by providing them with cutting, styling, shaving and coloring. This faith-based business welcomes all, but fair warning: "When you enter Speed's, you will be hugged."
Thomas & Martha Allmond Economic Developement Center (non-profit)
Located and operated under Speed's Grocery.
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Jessica Stanley (CCBC student) standing outside of Speed's Grocery located next to Speed's Barber Shop with Courtney Speed.
Robert's Quality Automotive service, INC.
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm
Robert's Quality Automotive is a locally owned repair service that has been open since 1991. The owner works by himself and when asked about his business, he said, "It isn't the cheapest, but not the most exspensive either." (The owner does not try to oversell) The owner diagnosis problems in cars. "My track record is mid to high 90's–you are not coming back for something I fix or repair, it's going to be some other problem."
641 Main Street
410 887-7225
Fax: 410 887-7105 Email: flemingsc@baltimorecountymd.gov Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm Tuesday 9am to 6pm
The Fleming Center, located in the heart of Turner Station, Maryland is a division of the department of aging. It is a community center for seniors to socialize and make friends. The center offers exciting trips, health screening, and daily activities including exercise programs and games. Just as important, the center provides access to various agencies such as Social Services and counseling. Director, Elmira Thorton, says “this is a positive place for seniors to socialize and make friends and continue life’s learnings.” Joining is free, donations are encouraged.
Center Supervisor: Elmira Thorton
Churches
St. Mathews United Methodist Church
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"The church where love is lived"
Pastor: Reverend Dr. Dred Scott
Founded in 1900, this was the first church in Turner Station.
Sunday:
Church school - 9:00 am
Morning Services - 10:00 am
Wednesday:
Bible study - 6:30 pm
Prayer - 7:30 pm
101 Avon Beach Rd
Turner Station, MD 21222
Mildred Fleming, member of St. Mathews said, "I was married here. This is where I was originally introduced to Christ".
New Shiloh Baptist Church
"A church determined to grow for Christ"
Pastor: Dr. Harold L. Knight
Founded in 1931, this church was started by 7 people who held services in a small building that belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Davis.
Sunday:
Church school - 9:30 am
Service - 11:00 am
Communion - 2nd Sunday
Wednesday:
Service - 12:00 noon
101 East Ave
Baltimore, MD 21222
Greater St. John Baptist Church
"Where everybody is somebody"
Pastor: Dr. Glenn A. Darby Sr.
Founded in 1952, they separated from the New Shiloh Baptist Church.
Sunday:
Service - 10:45 am
Wednesday:
Bible study - 7:30 pm
209 Walnut Ave
Turner Station, MD 21222
Website: www.gsjbc.com
Our Lady of La Vang Roman Catholic Church
Pastor: Joseph Tran Chuc
Founded in 1956, this church is a Vietnamese Catholic Church formerly known Christ The King Catholic Church.
335 Sollers Point Rd.
Dundalk, MD 21222
Website: www.olol-baltimore.net
Schools
7601 Dunmanway - 410 887-7052
Principal: Steve Bender
Distance from Flemming Center:
6 minutes/1.99 miles
More information:
The principal of Logan Elementary, Steve Bender, is a product of the Baltimore County School system. He is experienced with what students go through and he runs his school for the students. Helping the children is the common goal of all the staff, and the teachers are always willing to learn better teaching techniques.
What's unique about Logan Elementary is its caring staff, each of whom have 3 to 4 years experience; and the special family atmosphere the teachers create by walking the students outside at dismissal time, and by being very available for parent-teacher communication.
Fun Fact: Logan Elementary was named after Admiral Logan who's airplane crashed on this site in 1968. The building was rebuilt and named for Admiral Logan.
Logan Elementary has been a "Green" school for 2 years. It is a Title 1 school, meaning it is heavily funded by the government. Title 1 gave a quarter of a million dollars to Logan Elementary, and 90% of it went to technology. Every classroom has a projector and an Elmo. All teachers are equipped with a laptop, and every class has a mini computer lab. The school employs local staff and the building is kept very clean. Students also get free breakfast and 2 fruits per week.
There are 540 students in the school with a 20 to 1 ratio of students to teachers. Motivational programs in the school include Black Saga Quiz Bowl, Math 24 and Green Club. This is also the first year they are doing a student operated yearbook.
Logan Elementary recieved the PBIS MD Gold Recognition School in 2009. The PBIS system uses Positive Behavior Intervention Support with its students very successfully.
Preschool teacher, Denise Kropkowski, says she is very proud to have been teaching at Logan Elementary for many years. "Logan Elementary has always put children first and provided the best programs to develop children into lifelong learners."
2717 Playfield St. - 410 887-7013
Principal: Barbara McLennan
More Information:
When speaking with Chris Mirabile, the gym teacher at Dunalk Elementary for the last 9 years, he spoke of the passion for learning that both students and teachers have. He says the faculty is tight and they have a lot of great motivational programs for the students. Teachers have class incentives, the MVP club, and an end of year Sports Day which is by invitation only and one can get invited if he/she was a "good sportsman".
For older students, his focus is on fitness, and the focus for the younger students is to learn the skills.
7400 Dunmanway - 410 887-7018
Principal: Seth M. Barish
Distance from Flemming Center:
6 minutes/1.99 miles
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This is principal Steve Barish's first year at Dundalk Middle and he says he is very impressed with the students commitment to learning and with the teacher's commitment to the success of the students. His vision is to give the students the best and highest education possible, and his staff share that vision.
His staff is made up of 67 people, 41 of whom are teachers who all are experienced, highly qualified and have been teaching here for years. The teacher to student ratio is 1 teacher for every 27 students.
Dundalk Middle has been a "Green" school for over 2 years, and the school is committed to giving every child the highest quality education in the safest possible environment. The principal, Steve Barish, also values input from parents and community members. He spoke about Dundalk Middle expanding their programs to reach out to groups in the community, for example, the school has recently adopted St. Mattews Church.
The school offers a variety of well-balanced activities, including coach class, art club, clay club, math 24, spelling bee club, FEA club, environmental club, and more. There are at least 15 clubs and transportation is available to students for extracurriculur activities.
Christopher Wojcik, who is an 8th grade English teacher, has been teaching at Dundalk Middle for 10 years. He loves Dundalk, has lived here all his life, and even after he graduated from UMBC, he chose to come back to work in Dundalk. He calls Dundalk, "Smalltimore" and he loves the small town feel. His passion for the students was evident as he described how it's a lot better to relate to the students when he is in the same environment as they are, and he sees them around the neighborhood. He enjoys teaching the students at Dundalk Middle.
1901 Delvale Ave. - 410 887-7023
Principal: Paul T. Shouldice
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Distance from Flemming Center:
7 minutes/2.61 miles
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Dennis Zagurski is the art and photography teacher at Dundalk High School, and when asked what he likes about the school, he said he loves the small town feel. In addition, this is a full service, comprehensive high school that prepares students to enter the real world. Dundalk High is close to home and has plans for a new building with three stories, skylights and up to date technology which will be completed by the Fall of 2013.
The principal, Tom Shouldice, spoke about Dundalk High as being the first "Green" school, and having a lot of quality programs for the students. 80% of the staff are brand new and the focus of their teaching is for the students to have a good time and learn.
Within the last four years, the number of students from Dundalk High being accepted into 2 - 4 year universities has gone up from 30% to a whopping 70%.
Dundalk High School getting a new look:
Coming soon!
7200 Sollers Point Rd - 443 840-2222
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