Colmar Manor, Maryland facts for kids
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Colmar Manor, Maryland
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| Town of Colmar Manor | |||
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Location of Colmar Manor, Maryland
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Prince George's |
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| Incorporated | 1927 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,588 | ||
| • Density | 3,701.63/sq mi (1,430.87/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
20722
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-18850 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0597270 | ||
| Website | http://colmarmanor.org | ||
Colmar Manor is a small town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. In 2020, about 1,588 people lived there. The town's name comes from combining parts of "Columbia" (from the District of Columbia) and "Maryland." Colmar Manor officially became a town in 1927.
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History of Colmar Manor
Early History and Dueling Creek
Colmar Manor is home to Dueling Creek. This small waterway was once a popular spot for duels. Duels were illegal in nearby Washington, D.C., but allowed in Maryland. More than 50 duels took place here between 1808 and 1868. A famous duel happened on March 22, 1820, between Stephen Decatur and James Barron. Stephen Decatur was badly hurt and later died.
During the War of 1812, the area saw fighting on August 24, 1814, in the Battle of Bladensburg. Later, during the Civil War, Confederate troops attacked Battery Jameson at Fort Lincoln. This fort was part of the Union defenses built around Washington, D.C. Today, parts of Fort Lincoln are in the Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
20th Century Development
In 1912, the Capitol Cemetery was started near the Washington, D.C., border. North of the cemetery was the Shreve estate, a large farm. In 1894, this farm was used by "Coxey's Army," a group of 6,000 jobless men.
Bladensburg Road went through the area and became very busy in the 1920s. It was later named U.S. Route 1. In 1918, part of the Shreve estate was divided into building lots. These lots were 50 feet wide and 100 feet deep. The streets were first named after President Woodrow Wilson and other important people. Later, the streets were renamed to match the system used in Washington, D.C.
Colmar Manor was one of the first areas to get modern water and sewer lines. The houses built were simple one- and two-story wooden homes. In 1931, the town's streets were paved. A concrete municipal building was built in 1934, and a brick schoolhouse followed in 1935. In 1959, a new municipal building was built for town offices and the police.
In the second half of the 20th century, the area along Bladensburg Road (now Alternate Route 1) became home to many businesses. Many houses were rented out. In the 1970s and 1980s, a large project improved the area. Many old businesses were replaced with new ones, like fast-food restaurants and a shopping center. Streets and houses were also made better. Colmar Manor Community Park was created in the 1970s along the Anacostia River.
In 1999, Colmar Manor, Bladensburg, and Cottage City worked together on the Port Towns Revitalization Initiative. This project helped create a shared "Port Towns" identity. It also encouraged new businesses, improved old buildings, and rebuilt the Bladensburg waterfront and park.
Geography
Colmar Manor is located at 38°56′2″N 76°56′49″W / 38.93389°N 76.94694°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2). Of this, 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.
Population Data
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,225 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,480 | 20.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,732 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,772 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,715 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,286 | −25.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,249 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,257 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,404 | 11.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,588 | 13.1% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, Colmar Manor had 1,404 people living in 374 households. About 282 of these were families. The town had about 2,987 people per square mile.
The people living in Colmar Manor were from many different backgrounds:
- 27.1% White
- 35.0% African American
- 0.1% Native American
- 7.2% Asian
- 26.8% from other races
- 3.8% from two or more races
- 45.0% were Hispanic or Latino
In 45.7% of households, there were children under 18. The average household had 3.75 people. The average family had 4.07 people. The median age in the town was 32.9 years.
Neighboring Areas
Colmar Manor is bordered by several other towns and areas:
- Cottage City (to the northwest)
- North Brentwood (to the northwest)
- Brentwood (to the northwest)
- Mount Rainier (to the northwest)
- Washington, DC
- Bladensburg (to the northwest)
Transportation
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The main highway serving Colmar Manor is U.S. Route 1 Alternate. This road, also known as Bladensburg Road, runs along the edge of Colmar Manor and Cottage City. It connects the town to Washington, D.C., and Bladensburg.
Education
Students in Colmar Manor attend schools in Prince George's County Public Schools. The schools they are zoned for include:
- Rogers Heights Elementary School
- William Wirt Middle School
- Bladensburg High School
Notable Person
- John Sylvester White was a television actor. He was best known for playing Mr. Michael Woodman on the show Welcome Back, Kotter. He grew up in Colmar Manor, and his father was the town's first mayor.
See also
In Spanish: Colmar Manor para niños
