Birdsville, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Birdsville, Maryland
Unincorporated community
Birdsville, Maryland Location in Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Anne Arundel
Elevation	39 m (128 ft)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area codes	410 & 443
GNIS feature ID	583250

Birdsville is a small place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the county government of Anne Arundel County takes care of services and rules for Birdsville.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't officially part of a city or town. Think of it like a neighborhood that's managed by the larger county it's in.

• People living in Birdsville still have access to public services. These include things like schools, police, and fire departments.
• These services are provided by Anne Arundel County. This is different from a city, which would have its own mayor and city council.
• Many places in the United States are unincorporated communities. They are often smaller and more spread out than cities.

Where is Birdsville Located?

Birdsville is found in the state of Maryland, which is on the east coast of the United States. It's part of Anne Arundel County.

• The community is situated along Maryland Route 2. This is a main road that helps people travel through the area.
• Birdsville is about 3.2 miles (5.1 kilometers) southwest of a town called Edgewater.
• Its exact location can be pinpointed using geographic coordinates: 38°54′00″N 76°35′29″W.
• The elevation of Birdsville is about 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level.

Local Information

Even though Birdsville is an unincorporated community, it still has some important details that help identify it.

• The main telephone area codes for Birdsville are 410 and 443.
• The time zone for Birdsville is the Eastern Time Zone. This means it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in summer.