Hydes, Maryland facts for kids
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Hydes, Maryland
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Hydes Post Office (foreground) and the former Ma & Pa RR station and store
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 Hydes, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Hydes, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
21082
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Hydes is a small, unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, in the United States. It is located in a beautiful area called the Long Green Valley. Even though it's not a city or town with its own government, it has its own post office. The USPS uses the postal code 21082 for Hydes.
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History of Hydes
Hydes is named after a person called Samuel N. Hyde. He was an agronomist, which is a scientist who studies how to grow crops better. Samuel Hyde became famous for developing a special type of sweet corn. This corn was known as "Egyptian" sweet corn. A company called F.B. Jenkins canned this corn right there in Hydes.
Important Places in Hydes
Saint John the Evangelist Church
One of the most important buildings in Hydes is the Saint John the Evangelist church. This church is very old. In fact, it is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in all of Baltimore County.
The Old Railroad
For many years, until 1958, Hydes was served by a train line. This was the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, often called the "Ma & Pa RR." The train stopped at milepost 16.8 in the community. The old station and store building can still be seen today.
Local Wineries
Hydes is also known for its beautiful farms and vineyards. Several wineries are located here. Two well-known ones are Boordy Vineyards and Dejon Vineyards. They grow grapes and make wine right in the community.
