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Fulton, Maryland
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Maple Lawn in Fulton
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 Fulton, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Fulton, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| Surveyed | 1700 |
| Established | March 28, 1882 |
| Founded by | Thomas Browne II |
| Named for | Charles C. Fulton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.79 sq mi (9.83 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,916 |
| • Density | 1,562.60/sq mi (603.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20759, 20723
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| Area code | 240 and 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-31025 |
Fulton is a community located in southern Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is a place where the government keeps track of the population, called a census-designated place. In 2010, about 2,049 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 5,916 people.
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History of Fulton
Early Days and Settlers
Long ago, Native American groups, likely the Piscataway, used the land where Fulton is now. They hunted and farmed there. The first European survey of this land happened in 1700. It was done by Thomas Browne II, who was known as the "Patuxent Ranger."
In the mid-1700s, Richard Snowden bought large areas of land along the Patuxent River. At that time, Fulton was known as Queen Caroline Parish. In 1803, Rezin Hammond settled on some of this land. By 1805, the area had different names like "Hammond Directions" and "Snowden Second Addition." German immigrants also came to settle in the area around 1855.
Growth and New Name
In 1871, St. Paul's Lutheran Church was started to serve the German farming families. It was made bigger in 1933. By 1878, Fulton opened its third schoolhouse. This was a one-room school for white children that stayed open until 1939. The area was also called "Water's Store" because of Richard Waters' blacksmith shop and post office. The post office opened in 1874.
The name of the area officially changed to "Fulton" on March 28, 1882. It was named after Charles C. Fulton, a popular editor of the Baltimore Sun newspaper.
Maple Lawn Farms and Modern Development
In 1839, Heinrich Iager bought 108 acres of farmland. This farm grew to 185 acres and became Maple Lawn Farms. In 1938, the farm started raising free-range turkeys under the "Sho-Nuf" brand. The farm was also recognized in 2004 for its special Holstein cows used for dairy.
In the late 1990s, Fulton was located between areas that were already very developed and areas that were kept natural. Developers wanted to build a large community with homes and businesses on part of the 506-acre Maple Lawn farm. This new community, called Maple Lawn, started to be built around 2004-2005. It brought new shops, restaurants, and offices to Fulton.
Fulton also has several historic places of worship. These include Grace Community Church, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. St. Paul's was built in the 1870s by German families.
Geography of Fulton
Fulton is located in the southern part of Howard County. The Patuxent River forms its southern border. U.S. Route 29 is on its eastern side.
To the east of Fulton, across US 29, is the community of Scaggsville. To the south, across the Patuxent River, is Burtonsville in Montgomery County. Maryland Route 216 is a main road that goes through Fulton from east to west.
Fulton is about 21 miles northeast of downtown Baltimore and 19 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C.. Columbia is about 5 miles north on US 29.
People in Fulton
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| 2020 | 5,916 | — | |
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Population Details
As of the 2010 Census, there were 2,049 people living in Fulton. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. About 71% of the people were White, 15% were Asian, and 9% were African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 2.5% of the population.
In Fulton, about 27% of the people are under 18 years old. Most people, about 61%, are between 18 and 64 years old. About 11% of the population is over 65. From 2008 to 2012, families in Fulton had a median income of about $182,039. The median value of a house was about $682,600.
Fulton Today
Fulton uses several area codes for phone numbers, including 240, 301, 410, 443, and 667. The ZIP codes for Fulton are 20759 and 20723.
Fulton is home to several schools:
- Reservoir High School
- Lime Kiln Middle School
- Fulton Elementary School
- Cedar Lane School
The community also has a post office, many shops, stores, restaurants, and gas stations. Right next to Fulton's northeast border is the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, which is a big research center.
Maple Lawn is a modern community in Fulton with both homes and businesses. It has a "Main Street" area with many shops. There are also large office buildings where different companies have their offices.
Beaufort Park is one of the neighborhoods in Fulton. It was described in The Washington Post as a very peaceful and park-like place.
Notable People
- Angela Brodie, a biochemist who lived in Fulton for many years.
- Greg Hawkes, the keyboardist for the famous band The Cars.
See also
In Spanish: Fulton (Maryland) para niños
