Town field notes
Churchville “A crossroads with colonial roots”
Churchville is the colonial crossroads between Bel Air and Aberdeen, settled as Lower Cross Roads, where the Council of Safety met in 1775 and George Washington passed through on the old post road. Today it mixes farms, new developments, and one of Maryland's champion trees at the heart of the village.
The vibe
“Churchville feels like Harford's front porch: a historic church under tall oaks, a champion linden shading the crossroads, and neighborhoods that range from restored farmhouses to modern developments. It is wonderfully central, minutes from Bel Air's shops on one side and Aberdeen's bay access on the other.”
What Churchville is known for
- Colonial Lower Cross Roads heritage, with a Council of Safety meeting in 1775
- Churchville Presbyterian Church, a brick landmark built in 1820
- Home to Maryland's champion little-leaf linden tree
- Easy access to both Bel Air and Aberdeen
Things to do in and near Churchville
Local favorites worth a visit, with links straight to their own websites.
Churchville Presbyterian Church
The 1820 brick church at the heart of the village, listed on the National Register.
The champion little-leaf linden
Maryland's record tree of its species, per the American Forests Champion Trees register.
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