Glenelg, Maryland facts for kids
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Glenelg, Maryland
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 Glenelg, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Glenelg, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,724 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
21737
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
Glenelg is a small, unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, in the United States. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. It's part of the 21737 ZIP Code and uses the 410 area code. Glenelg is also home to Glenelg High School.
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History of Glenelg
Early Settlers and Land Grants
The story of Glenelg began in 1735. A very important early settler in what is now Howard County, named John Dorsey, gave land to his daughter, Sarah Dorsey Howard, and her husband, Henry Howard. This land was in the western part of the county, which is now Glenelg. They called this property "Howard's Resolution."
Later, in the mid to late 1700s, Ephraim Howard, who was Sarah and Henry's son, built a house on this property. He was a doctor who studied at famous universities in Scotland and the Netherlands.
Naming Glenelg Manor
In 1884, a new part was added to the front of the house. This new section was built by General Joseph Tyson. He was an Assistant Postmaster General under President John Tyler. General Tyson and his wife named their home "Glenelg." They chose this name after an old estate in Scotland. They also liked that the name "Glenelg" reads the same forwards and backwards, which is called a palindrome.
Today, this historic house is known as "Glenelg Manor." It's a large building that is now part of the Glenelg Country School. The school's lower grades are located there. Glenelg Country School is actually in the nearby community of Ellicott City.
Discovery Farm and Rolling Roads
Another historic place in the area is Discovery Farm. It was built on land that was first claimed in 1729. A house was built there starting in 1760, with a kitchen and nearby slave quarters.
Folly Quarter Road, a road in Glenelg, was once one of the "Rolling Roads." On these roads, enslaved people would roll large barrels of tobacco, called hogsheads, towards Elkridge Landing. This was where the tobacco was sold and shipped.
Glenelg Post Office and Growth
A postal village named Glenelg started operating on February 6, 1856. The post office served the community from Browns General Store for 133 years. In 1983, it moved to the Ten Oaks shopping center. By 1878, the population of Glenelg had grown to 75 people.
Local Activities and Famous Visitors
The Howard Hunt Club used to hunt throughout the Glenelg area. Even future General George S. Patton, a very famous military leader, would travel from Fort Myer, Virginia, to hunt along Homewood Road in Glenelg.
Economy and Community Facts
Local Economy
The economy of Glenelg is mostly supported by people who travel to work in the larger cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. There are also a few local restaurants and shops in the area.
Glenelg is known for being a wealthy community. The average yearly income for families in Glenelg is around $195,104.00.
Quick Facts about Glenelg
- ZIP Code: 21737
- Area Code: 410
- Population: 1,724 people
- Median Household Income: $195,104.00 (This is the middle income for families in the area.)
- Median Home Price: $1,012,410 (This is the middle price for homes in the area.)
- Total Households: 669 (This is the number of homes where people live.)
