Hillsborough, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hillsborough, Maryland
Unincorporated community
Hillsborough, Maryland Location in Maryland
Country	United States of America
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's
Elevation	100 m (400 ft)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	301 & 240
GNIS feature ID	597560

Hillsborough is a small, unincorporated community located in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It's a quiet area, not far from the northern edge of Prince George's County. Hillsborough is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) west-northwest of the city of Laurel.

About Hillsborough

Hillsborough is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the larger Prince George's County.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

Imagine a neighborhood that isn't officially a city or town. That's an unincorporated community!

• It doesn't have its own mayor or city council.
• Services like police, fire, and roads are managed by the county government.
• Residents still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the county, not a local city hall.
• Many places across the United States are unincorporated communities.

Where is Hillsborough Located?

Hillsborough is found in the state of Maryland, which is on the East Coast of the United States.

• It's part of Prince George's County, one of Maryland's largest counties.
• The community is situated near the northern tip of this county.
• It's quite close to Laurel, a larger city known for its historic downtown and parks.
• The elevation of Hillsborough is about 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level.