Bel Air, Maryland, US is the county seat of Harford County, founded in 1780. It was named after a local tavern, the "Bel Air," which was owned by a man named Aquilla Scott. The town was incorporated in 1874 and experienced growth due to its location along the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad. A notable landmark is the Liriodendron Mansion, a historic house museum and garden that was built in 1898 for Johns Hopkins University's first president, Daniel Coit Gilman.
Ace Hardware takes the top spot among Home Improvement Stores in Bel Air, Maryland with 1 locations as of May 8, 2024. Home Depot is in second place with 1 locations.