Arbutus, Maryland facts for kids
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Arbutus, Maryland
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Downtown Arbutus
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Location of Arbutus, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Established | August 18, 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.53 sq mi (16.91 km2) |
| • Land | 6.53 sq mi (16.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
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| • Total | 21,655 |
| • Density | 3,318.27/sq mi (1,281.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21227
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-01975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0589649 |
Arbutus is a community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It's a place where the government keeps track of the population, called a census-designated place. In 2020, about 21,655 people lived here. The Arbutus area also includes smaller communities like Halethorpe and Relay.
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Geography
Arbutus is located at 39°14′40″N 76°41′38″W / 39.24444°N 76.69389°W. The total area of Arbutus is about 6.5 square miles (16.9 square kilometers), and it's all land.
A stream called Herbert Run flows through Arbutus. It splits into two parts: Herbert Run East and Herbert Run West.
History
The area known as Relay was once a very important train station for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O). This is where trains coming from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., would join up before heading west. It was also a key spot for the railroad's telegraph system, which was the first big one in the country.
A famous bridge called the Thomas Viaduct is also in Relay. This bridge is still used today by CSX Transportation, which took over the B&O railroad in 1987.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 22,402 | — | |
| 1970 | 22,745 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 20,163 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 19,750 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 20,116 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 20,483 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 21,655 | 5.7% | |
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In 2010, Arbutus had a population of 20,483 people. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
Community Services
Emergency Services
Fire and emergency medical help in Arbutus are provided by the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department. Halethorpe's fire station also helps out. These stations offer fire protection, heavy rescue, and paramedic services. Other police departments also help keep the community safe. These include the Baltimore County Police, the Maryland State Police, and the UMBC Police.
Education
Arbutus has good educational opportunities.
Colleges and Universities
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a university located right next to Arbutus.
Local Schools
- The local schools for younger students are managed by Baltimore County Public Schools.
Fun Places to Visit
- Arbutus Oak: This is a very large white oak tree located near the I-95/I-695 highway interchange.
- Conservation and Environmental Research Areas of UMBC: This is a special forest park used by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, for research.
- Guinness Open Gate Brewery: This is the first Guinness brewery in the United States. It's located in an old distillery building.
- Patapsco Valley State Park: A big state park along the Patapsco River, great for outdoor activities.
- Relay: A historic neighborhood south of Arbutus with cool old Victorian-style houses.
- Thomas Viaduct: A historic railroad bridge over the Patapsco River. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
Famous People From Arbutus
- David Byrne: The lead singer of the famous band Talking Heads.
- Robert Ehrlich: He used to be the Governor of Maryland and a U.S. Congressman.
- Duane A. Gamble: A retired general from the United States Army.
- Wild Bill Hagy: A very well-known fan of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
See also
In Spanish: Arbutus (Maryland) para niños
