Eagle Harbor, Maryland facts for kids
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Eagle Harbor, Maryland
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Location of Eagle Harbor, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Prince George's |
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| Incorporated | 1929 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) | |
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| • Total | 67 | |
| • Density | 549.18/sq mi (211.70/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
20608
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 | |
| FIPS code | 24-24200 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0597360 | |
Eagle Harbor is a small town located in the southeastern part of Prince George's County, Maryland. It is known as a historic community founded by African Americans in 1925. According to the 2020 census, 67 people live there. A large power plant, the Chalk Point Generating Station, is located right next to the town.
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Exploring Eagle Harbor's Location
Eagle Harbor is located at coordinates 38°34′0″N 76°41′13″W / 38.56667°N 76.68694°W. It covers a total area of about 0.32 square kilometers (0.12 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Eagle Harbor's Climate
The weather in Eagle Harbor features hot, humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
The Story of Eagle Harbor
Eagle Harbor was once known as Trueman Point. It was a river port that started in the early 1700s. This port helped ship tobacco from nearby plantations. In 1747, the Maryland colony thought about making it an official tobacco inspection spot, but it never happened.
In 1817, a man named George Weems started the Weems Steamboat Company. His boats connected Trueman Point to other places along the Patuxent River. He also built a tobacco warehouse there. Ships regularly stopped at Trueman Landing, and steamboat traffic continued until the 1930s. Today, Trueman Point Landing is a local historic site.
A New Beginning for the Community
Eagle Harbor is only about 30 miles from Washington, D.C.. In 1925, a developer named Walter L. Bean bought land next to Trueman Point. He wanted to create a resort community for middle-class African Americans. Lots were sold for $50 or less. The community was advertised as a "high class summer colony for the better people." Many summer cottages were built. The community officially became the town of Eagle Harbor in 1929.
Population of Eagle Harbor
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 3 | — | |
| 1940 | 2 | −33.3% | |
| 1950 | 7 | 250.0% | |
| 1960 | 15 | 114.3% | |
| 1970 | 14 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 45 | 221.4% | |
| 1990 | 38 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 55 | 44.7% | |
| 2010 | 63 | 14.5% | |
| 2020 | 67 | 6.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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The population of Eagle Harbor has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 63 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had increased slightly to 67 people.
Who Lives in Eagle Harbor?
In 2010, about 7.9% of the people in Eagle Harbor were White. About 92.1% were African American. By 2020, the community became more diverse. The population included White, African American, and people of mixed races. Some residents also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 22 households in the town. About 27.3% of these households had children under 18. Half of the households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.86 people. The average family had 3.38 people. The median age in town was 47.8 years.
Getting Around Eagle Harbor
The only way to get to Eagle Harbor is by road. There are no major state highways that go directly through the town. The main road in Eagle Harbor is Trueman Point Road. This road ends at Trueman Point along the Patuxent River. It also connects to Maryland Route 381 by becoming Eagle Harbor Road.
Schools in Eagle Harbor
Students living in Eagle Harbor attend schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools system. The schools they are zoned for include:
- Baden Elementary School
- Gwynn Park Middle School
- Gwynn Park High School
