About Historic Glyndon, Inc (HGI)
Our Mission
To preserve and protect Glyndon's cultural, social, economic, and architectural history, as well as to conduct educational and beautification projects which enrich Glyndon's historical heritage.
Glyndon's Story
Glyndon, Maryland, located northwest of the City of Baltimore, still maintains much of the charm it had as a Victorian summer village over 100 years ago. It might be said that the arrival of the Western Maryland Railroad in 1860 promoted the early location and growth of the town of Glyndon. The area itself was beautiful with green expanses and tall trees; an elevation above sea level of almost 700 feet provided delightful summers and mild winters.
About Us
Originally a committee within the Glyndon Community Association, HGI was formally organized in 1972 as an outgrowth of the Glyndon Centennial and to lead the effort to have Glyndon added to the National Register of Historic Places. The early organization’s efforts were successful and in 1973 Glyndon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At that time the village was also included in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties. In 1981, the final designation was achieved; Glyndon became Baltimore County’s first Historic District.
HGI continues to work ”to preserve and protect Glyndon’s cultural, social, economic and architectural history, as well as to conduct educational and beautification projects which enrich Glyndon’s historical heritage.”