Indian Creek Village, Maryland facts for kids
Indian Creek Village is a friendly neighborhood located in Beltsville, Maryland. It's a community of homes found near Edmonston Road and north of Powder Mill Road. Just north of it is another town called Muirkirk.
This village is also close to the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, which is a big science center. To the west, you'll find Indian Creek, a small stream that flows into the Anacostia River.
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Exploring Indian Creek Village
Indian Creek Village has many short, winding streets. Some of these streets have fun names like Lime Tree Way, Hockberry Way, Cody Court, Indian Creek Street, Moonlight Court, Twain Court, Figtree Court, Hammett Street, and Alcott Court.
How the Village Began
The land where Indian Creek Village now stands was once owned by someone named Anna L. Stewart. After she passed away in 1973, the land was bought to create this new neighborhood.
In 1985, a group called the Development Group of Laurel, Maryland, helped set up the Indian Creek Village Homeowners Association. This association was created to help take care of the homes and shared areas in the village.
What a Homeowners Association Does
A Homeowners Association (often called an HOA) is like a small community group. It helps make sure the neighborhood stays nice and well-maintained. They might help with things like keeping common areas tidy or making sure houses follow certain rules to keep the neighborhood looking good. The Indian Creek Village Homeowners Association has five people on its board who help make decisions.
Homes in the Community
Indian Creek Village is home to 90 duplexes. A duplex is like two homes built side-by-side, sharing a wall. These homes are built in a townhouse style. The community also has some undeveloped land. The village is divided into three main parts, called Sections A, B, and C. Section A was the first part of the village to be built.
