Monroe Street (Baltimore)
| Mondawmin | |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| City | Baltimore |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC) |
| ZIP code | 21217 |
| Area code | 410, 443, and 667 |
Mondawmin is a neighborhood located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The neighborhood is surrounded by Druid Hill Park, the Whitelock Community, and Lower Park Heights. Included within its boundaries are Frederick Douglass High School, and Mondawmin Mall. The Baltimore Metro Subway serves the neighborhood, with a station at Mondawmin Mall that is also a hub for many bus routes.
The neighborhood is bounded by Longwood Street and Hilton Parkway to the west, Liberty Heights Avenue and Druid Park Drive to the north, Druid Hill Park and Fulton Avenue to the east, and North Avenue to the south. It occupies part or all of the zip codes 21215, 21216, and 21217.
Mondawmin is perhaps the most diverse square mile in Baltimore in terms of social class. It is a historically African American community composed of young professionals, retirees, and working people, where each block has its own character. Some streets are lined with trees and marble steps, front porches and gardens. The neighborhood clusters around Mondawmin Mall, an urban shopping mall, and features schools ranging from elementary to four-year college, green space on wide boulevards and small streets, convenient small businesses, many active churches and dedicated neighborhood associations. Mondawmin is a community rich in character and history.
Within walking distance is Druid Hill Park, which includes basketball and tennis courts; Druid Hill Conservatory and the Maryland Zoo; and The Avenue (formerly Lafayette) Market.
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