Fairmount Heights, Maryland facts for kids
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Fairmount Heights, Maryland
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World War II Monument
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Location of Fairmount Heights, 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 | 1935 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-council government | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,528 | ||
| • Density | 5,766.04/sq mi (2,228.08/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| Zip Code |
20743
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| Area code(s) | 301 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-27400 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0597387 | ||
Fairmount Heights is a small town in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA. In 2020, about 1,528 people lived there. It became an official town in 1935. This makes it the second oldest town in Prince George's County where most people are African-American. The town is made up of six smaller areas called subdivisions. These include Fairmount Heights, Waterford, Mount Weissner, North Fairmount Heights, West Fairmount Heights, and Sylvan Vista.
Contents
- Discover the History of Fairmount Heights
- Meet the Mayors of Fairmount Heights
- Famous People from Fairmount Heights
- Explore Historic Places in Fairmount Heights
- Fairmount Heights and Its Neighbors
- Geography and Size of Fairmount Heights
- Population Changes in Fairmount Heights
- Education in Fairmount Heights
- Getting Around Fairmount Heights
Discover the History of Fairmount Heights
Fairmount Heights started thanks to two lawyers from Washington, D.C., Allen Clark and Robinson White. They planned the very first part of the town. Other developers then planned the remaining five areas. Before this, the land was made up of farms. These farms were bought by people who wanted to develop the land. Clark and White sold land lots specifically to African-American families.
In 1908, a special electric train service began. It connected the area to the Gregory Station in nearby Seat Pleasant. This made it easier for people to travel. All six parts of Fairmount Heights officially became one town in 1935. In 2011, the Fairmount Heights Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical area.
Meet the Mayors of Fairmount Heights
The town of Fairmount Heights has had many mayors since it was founded. These leaders help guide the town and make important decisions for its residents. Here is a list of the people who have served as mayor:
- Robert S. Nichols (1935–1937)
- Ulysses Mackall (1941–1943)
- James A. Campbell (1943–1955)
- Doswell E. Brooks (1955–1967)
- Lawrence L. Brooks Sr. (1967–1973)
- Charles C. Davis (1973–1977)
- Robert R. Gray (1977–1991)
- Ruth S. Brown (1991–1993)
- Jerome T. Countee (1993–1997)
- Kathleen T. Scott (1997–1998)
- R. Dean Cooks * (1998–1999)
- Johnnie R. Saxton (1999–2003)
- Lillie Thompson-Martin (2003–2007)
- Madeline E. Richardson (2007–2009)
- Nathaniel R. Mines Jr. (2009–2011)
- Lillie Thompson-Martin (2011–2015)
- Patricia M. Waiters (2015–2017)
- Lillie Thompson-Martin (2017–Present)
(*)- Served as acting mayor
Famous People from Fairmount Heights
One notable person connected to Fairmount Heights is William Sidney Pittman. He was a very important architect. He built his own home on Eastern Avenue in the town. His wife, Portia, was the daughter of Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington was the founder of the famous Tuskegee Institute.
Explore Historic Places in Fairmount Heights
Fairmount Heights has many historic buildings and sites. These places have been recognized by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. On November 18, 2011, the entire Town of Fairmount Heights was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's officially known as the Fairmont Heights Historic District.
Here are some of the historic sites in Fairmount Heights:
- Samuel Hargrove House at 5907 K Street
- W. Sidney Pittman House at 505 Eastern Avenue
- Alice Dorsey House at 910 59th Avenue
- Fairmount Heights (Grace) Methodist Episcopal Church at 716 59th Avenue
- Trammell-Taylor House at 717 59th Avenue
- Towles-Brooks House at 708 59th Avenue
- Louis Brown House at 701 58th Avenue
- World War II Monument at the corner of 59th Avenue and 59th Place
- Isaac Brown House at 715 59th Place
- William B. Coles House at 730 60th Avenue
- John S. Johnson House at 612 60th Place
- Henry Pinckney House at 608 60th Place
- Cornelius Fonville House at 602 60th Place
- Doswell Brooks House at 6107 Foote Street
- Charity Hall at 715 61st Avenue
- Robert S. Nichols House at 802 58th Avenue
- Bungalow Row House #1 at 610 62nd Avenue
- Prince Albert Washington House at 949 Eastern Avenue
- Bungalow Row House #2 at 700 62nd Avenue
- Bungalow Row House #3 at 709 62nd Avenue
- Bungalow Row House #4 at 711 62nd Avenue
- Tyrone and Caroline Bush House at 5603 Addison Road
Fairmount Heights and Its Neighbors
Fairmount Heights shares its borders with a few other places:
- Washington, D.C. is to the southwest.
- Seat Pleasant is to the southeast.
- Landover is to the northeast.
- Cheverly is to the north.
Geography and Size of Fairmount Heights
Fairmount Heights is located at 38°54′6″N 76°54′52″W / 38.90167°N 76.91444°W. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Fairmount Heights
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,218 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,391 | 14.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,097 | 50.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,308 | 10.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,972 | −14.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,616 | −18.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,238 | −23.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,508 | 21.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,494 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,528 | 2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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The population of Fairmount Heights has changed over the years. In 2020, the town had 1,528 residents.
Understanding the 2020 Census Data
The 2020 census showed how diverse the population of Fairmount Heights is.
- About 71.40% of the residents were Black or African American.
- Around 22.58% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
- A smaller percentage were White (1.11%), Asian (1.90%), or Mixed race (2.88%).
A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 1,494 people living in Fairmount Heights. There were 517 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had almost three people.
The town's population was mostly African American (88.6%). About 8.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in town was 37.3 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Fairmount Heights
Students in Fairmount Heights attend schools that are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system. The elementary schools for the town are Robert Gray and Seat Pleasant. All older students go to G. James Gholson Middle School and Fairmont Heights High School.
The first school in Fairmount Heights was in a building called Charity Hall. Later, a two-story school building was designed by W. Sidney Pittman. It opened in 1912. The community asked the county for a school in 1911. In 1934, a new brick school building with eight classrooms opened on Addison Road. The old school building was then bought by a church.
Getting Around Fairmount Heights
The main road that goes through Fairmount Heights is Addison Road. Other important roads include Eastern Avenue, which runs along the southwest edge of town next to Washington, D.C. Sheriff Road forms the northwest and north borders of the town. There are no major state highways directly in Fairmount Heights. The closest one is Maryland Route 704 in the nearby town of Seat Pleasant.
