Jonestown

Jonestown is a neighborhood in the southeastern district of . Established in 1732, three years after Baltimore was incorporated in 1729, it is one of the oldest places in the city.
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  • Type: Neighborhood with 1,310 residents
  • Description: neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  • Also known as: “Jonestown, Baltimore”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Jewish Museum of Maryland and Chizuk Amuno Synagogue.

Museum
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The is located in the…

Synagogue
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B'nai Israel Synagogue is a Modern Orthodox synagogue…

Synagogue
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The is a Reform and Orthodox…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Little Italy and Perkins Homes.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood located in southeastern , .

Neighborhood
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was a former public housing development…

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood in , , United States.

Jonestown

Latitude
39.2907° or 39° 17′ 27″ north
Longitude
-76.60289° or 76° 36′ 10″ west
Population
1,310
Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)
Open location code
87F579RW+7R
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1420205850
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
11979999
Wiki­data ID
Q6275410
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Western Panjabi—“Jonestown” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Jonestown”
  • French: “Jonestown”
  • Russian: “Джонестаун”
  • Western Panjabi: “جونسٹاؤن”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Pleasant View Gardens and Old Town.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Baltimore City Health Department and McKim’s School.

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Worth a closer look: South Baltimore and Inner Harbor.

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