A city in Maryland, United States, and home to Towson University. The name refers to a specific geographic location.
Named after Thomas Towson, an early surveyor in Baltimore County in the 18th century. The area was originally called 'Towsontown' before being shortened to simply Towson.
This city showcases how American place names often preserve the memory of forgotten historical figures - Thomas Towson's surveying work lives on in a thriving university town, though few residents know the connection.
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