Baltimore City Circuit Courthouses

The Baltimore City Circuit Courthouses, located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, are significant state judicial facilities that reflect the city's rich history. Facing each other on North Calvert Street, these courthouses are near the historic Battle Monument Square, which marks the site of the first colonial courthouse. The area has seen several courthouse constructions since 1767, including the current Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse built between 1896 and 1900 and the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, formerly a post office and federal courthouse. The courthouses serve as the hub for the 8th Judicial Circuit of Maryland, housing various legal offices and a museum, making them a point of interest for both tourists and researchers exploring Baltimore's legal history.