Jonestown is a

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in the southeastern district of

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. Its boundaries are the north side of

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, the west side of Central Avenue, the east side of Fallsway, and the south side of Orleans Street. The neighborhood lies north of the

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, south of the

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, west of the Washington Hill, and east of the

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neighborhoods. The southern terminus of the

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is located here. Jonestown is a historical section of southeast Baltimore established in 1732 that was laid out on divided into twenty lots on the east side of the

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. The district is a mix of industrial, commercial and residential buildings. In the last half of the 20th century, Jonestown has shifted from a predominantly Eastern European and Jewish neighborhood into a predominantly

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. Public housing replaced many of the former rowhomes and townhouses throughout the area, though a historical presence is still felt. In the early 2000s, though, modern row housing replaced the public housing. Jonestown is home to Baltimore's central post office in addition to 8 Baltimore City Landmarks including the Flag House; the Jewish Museum of Maryland, home of the Lloyd Street Synagogue; the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture; the Carroll Mansion; the Phoenix Shot Tower; th
Old Town Friends' Meeting House
The House at 9 North Front Street; and the McKim's School.

Government and infrastructure

The

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operates the Baltimore Main Post Office at 900 East Fayette Street in Jonestown.Post Office Location - BALTIMORE
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References

External links

Demographics from Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators AllianceNeighborhood Information from Baltimore City WebsiteJonestown Historic District
Neighborhoods in Baltimore Historic districts in Baltimore Historic Jewish communities in the United States Baltimore National Heritage Area 1732 establishments in Maryland {{BaltimoreCityMD-geo-stub