Glenn Dale, Maryland facts for kids
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Glenn Dale, Maryland
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Glenn Dale Fire House at 11900 Glenn Dale Boulevard
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Location of Glenn Dale, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.26 sq mi (18.81 km2) |
| • Land | 7.15 sq mi (18.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
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| • Total | 14,698 |
| • Density | 2,054.51/sq mi (793.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20769, 20720 (extended area)
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-33400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0598307 |
Glenn Dale is a community in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area defined by the government for gathering information, but it is not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 14,698 people lived in Glenn Dale. This community is home to the Glenn Dale Hospital, which is an old, unused hospital. It also has the USDA Plant Introduction Station, which is a place where new plants are studied.
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Glenn Dale's Location and Size
Glenn Dale is located at coordinates 38.982902 degrees north and 76.806748 degrees west.
The area covers about 7.26 square miles (18.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.15 square miles (18.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.11 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Glenn Dale's Climate
The weather in Glenn Dale usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Glenn Dale's Borders
Glenn Dale shares its borders with several other areas:
- To the north, it borders other parts of Prince George's County.
- To the east, it is next to the city of Bowie.
- To the south, it borders the communities of Fairwood and Mitchellville.
- To the west, it borders Lanham and Seabrook.
The northern edge of Glenn Dale follows Good Luck Road and Duckettown Road. The eastern border follows the city line of Bowie, then Chestnut Avenue and High Bridge Road, and then the Bowie border again. Annapolis Road (Maryland Route 450) forms the southern border. The western border follows a stream called Folly Branch, then Lanham-Severn Road (Maryland Route 564), and Greenbelt Road (Route 193), before returning to Good Luck Road.
Glenn Dale's Population
The number of people living in Glenn Dale has grown over the years:
- In 1980, there were 5,106 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to 9,689.
- In 2000, it reached 12,609.
- In 2010, there were 13,466 residents.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 14,698 people living in Glenn Dale.
People of Glenn Dale (2020 Census)
In 2020, the community of Glenn Dale was home to people from many different backgrounds. The largest group was Black or African American residents, making up about 60.89% of the population. White residents made up about 16.61%. About 12.65% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin. Other groups included Asian residents (5.76%), people of mixed races (3.27%), and smaller numbers of Native American and other groups.
Glenn Dale Fire Association
The Glenn Dale Fire Association was started in 1928. It was formed by volunteers to provide fire protection for the Glenn Dale area. Before this, there was no organized fire department nearby.
Glenn Dale Hospital
Glenn Dale Hospital was a special hospital built to treat people with tuberculosis. It is a very large place with 23 buildings spread over 210 acres (0.85 square kilometers). The hospital was built in 1934. It closed in 1982 because of asbestos, a dangerous material found in the buildings.
For many years, this hospital was an important place for public health near Washington, D.C. Even though it is now abandoned and will eventually be taken down, it has a lot of history. Park Police regularly patrol the hospital grounds.
The hospital was featured in an article in Washington Post Magazine in 2006. The article was called "Quarantined" and was written by Leah Y. Latimer. It shared the story of her mother's time at the hospital in the 1950s. In 2008, Ms. Latimer gave a talk at the hospital grounds. This was the first time the public was allowed there in almost 30 years. Over 150 people came to hear her speak.
The hospital was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
Glenn Dale Golf Club
The Glenn Dale Golf Club was a public golf course. The Shields family owned and ran it from 1958 until August 2019. The land where the golf course was located once belonged to Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Duvall. The Shields family also owned another golf club called Twin Shields Golf Club, which is now closed.
Troy Beck, a professional golfer from the LPGA, was the main teaching professional at the Glenn Dale Golf Club's driving range. She was well-known for her golf skills and for helping young golfers. After the Glenn Dale Golf Club closed, she moved her golf academy to Lake Presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Education in Glenn Dale
Students in Glenn Dale attend schools that are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system.
Elementary Schools
The elementary schools that serve different parts of Glenn Dale are:
- Glenn Dale Elementary
- Catherine T. Reed Elementary
- High Bridge Elementary
Middle Schools
Students in Glenn Dale go to one of two middle schools:
- Thomas Johnson Middle School
- Samuel Ogle Middle School
High Schools
For high school, students in Glenn Dale attend either:
- DuVal High School
- Bowie High School
Private Schools
There are also private schools in Glenn Dale:
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School (Middle School)
- Reid Temple Christian Academy
See also
In Spanish: Glenn Dale (Maryland) para niños
