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Bladensburg is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,661 at the 2000 census. Prince Georges County is located in the U.S. state of Maryland immediately north, east, and south of Washington, D.C. It is home to the United States Department of Agricultures Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, the National Aeronautics and Space Administrations Goddard Space Flight...
Bladensburg is 8.65 miles from central Washington, DC. Areas in Bladensburg have the ZIP code 20710. Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...
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Edmonston is a town in Prince Georges County, Maryland, in the United States. ...
Colmar Manor is a town located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ...
Cottage City is a town located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ...
Riverdale Park is a town located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ...
History Originally called Garrison’s Landing, Bladensburg was renamed in honor of Thomas Bladen, governor of Maryland, 1742–1747. Sir Thomas Bladen (1698-1780) was a governor of colonial Maryland. ...
A seaport during the colonial period, Bladensburg is best remembered for the Battle of Bladensburg (1814) during the War of 1812, which cleared the way for the burning of Washington by British troops. Its role as a seaport faded as the Anacostia River silted up and larger ships could no longer reach the port. The notorious McCarty vs. Moore duel with pistols occurred there. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Port. ...
The Battle of Bladensburg was a battle fought during the War of 1812. ...
1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
Combatants United States Native Americans Great Britain, Canadian provincial forces Native Americans First Nations Peoples Commanders James Madison Henry Dearborn George Prevost Isaac Brock†Tecumseh†Strength •U.S. Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war): •Frigates:6 •Other vessels...
Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Federal District District of Columbia - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack Evans...
The Anacostia River is a river that flows about 8. ...
Silt is soil or rock derived granular material of a specific grain size. ...
In 1999, Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, and Cottage City were lauded by the Joint Center for Sustainable Communities for their collaboration with Prince George's County for the Port Towns Revitalization Initiative, which created a common Port Towns identity for the towns; encouraged businesses development through infrastructure and façade improvements; acquisition of historic properties and plans for their reuse; and reconstruction of the Bladensburg waterfront and marina. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
Colmar Manor is a town located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ...
Cottage City is a town located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ...
Geography Bladensburg is located at 38°56′29″N, 76°55′48″W (38.941428, -76.930053)GR1. Image File history File links MDMap-doton-Bladensburg. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.00% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...
A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 7,661 people, 3,121 households, and 1,719 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,987.8/km² (7,766.1/mi²). There were 3,443 housing units at an average density of 1,342.8/km² (3,490.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 16.42% White, 70.92% African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.52% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.87% from other races, and 2.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.07% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 3,121 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.8% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.26. Matrimony redirects here. ...
In the town the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,966, and the median income for a family was $41,394. Males had a median income of $30,969 versus $28,538 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,046. About 7.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Education Bladensburg residents are zoned to schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools district. Prince Georges County Public Schools (PGCPS) [1] is a large school district that serves Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA. It has an approximate enrollment of almost 134,000 students and is the 2nd largest school district in the state and the 18th largest school district in the nation. ...
Public elementary schools serving the town include:
- Bladensburg (Bladensburg)
- Port Towns Elementary School (Bladensburg)
- Rogers Heights (Bladensburg)
- Templeton (Riverdale Park)
Wirt Middle School (Riverdale Park) and Bladensburg High School serve Bladensburg. Riverdale Park is a town located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ...
Riverdale Park is a town located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ...
Bladensburg High School is a secondary school located in Bladensburg, Maryland. ...
Elizabeth Seton High School, a private high school, is located in Bladensburg [1].
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Nickname: Americas Sailing Capital , San Diego East, Dogtown, Naptown Motto: Vixi Liber Et Moriar - I have lived, and I shall die, free Location in Maryland Coordinates: Country United States State Maryland County Anne Arundel County Founded 1649 Incorporated 1708 Mayor Ellen O. Moyer (D) City Council Richard E. Israel...
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Motto: Growth, Unity and Progress Location of Bowie in the State of Maryland Coordinates: Country United States State Maryland County Prince Georges County Established 1916 Mayor G. Frederick Robinson Area - City 41. ...
College Park is a city in Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA, United States. ...
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List of Maryland counties and independent city* Allegany County: formed in 1789 from part of Washington County. ...
Allegany County is a county in the western portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. ...
Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ...
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Calvert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ...
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Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. ...
Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. ...
Harford County is a county located in the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Maryland. ...
Howard County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The county was named for John Eager Howard, an officer in the American Revolutionary War and Governor of Maryland. ...
Location in the state of Maryland Formed 1642 Seat Chestertown Area - Total - Water 1,073 km² (414 mi²) 349 km² (135 mi²) 32. ...
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Prince Georges County is located in the U.S. state of Maryland immediately north, east, and south of Washington, D.C. It is home to the United States Department of Agricultures Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, the National Aeronautics and Space Administrations Goddard Space Flight...
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