North Brentwood, Maryland facts for kids
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North Brentwood, Maryland
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Location of North Brentwood, Maryland
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Prince George's |
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| Incorporated | June 12, 1924 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 593 | ||
| • Density | 5,247.79/sq mi (2,028.33/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
20722
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-56375 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0597814 | ||
North Brentwood is a small town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. In 2020, about 593 people lived there. This town is located just north of Washington, D.C.. It is surrounded by other communities like Brentwood, Hyattsville, Cottage City, and Mount Rainier. North Brentwood became an official town in 1924. It was the first town in Maryland where most of the people were African-American.
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History of North Brentwood
Early Beginnings in the 1800s
The town gets its name from the Brentwood estate, built in 1817. North Brentwood was first settled by African-American soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. They bought land from their old commander, Captain Wallace A. Bartlett, starting in 1887.
The town grew in the 1890s around the Highland Station of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Captain Bartlett, a Civil War veteran and inventor, bought a large farm in 1887. He then created a plan for a neighborhood called "Holladay Company's Addition to Highland."
In 1891, the first lots in the northern part of this area were bought by Henry Randall, an African-American man. He built a house there, and soon his son, Peter Randall, built one next door. More family members moved in, and this area became known as Randallstown.
Other African-American families, like the Plummer, Wallace, and Johnson families, also moved to the neighborhood. They built many homes. In 1898, a streetcar line, the City and Suburban Railway, was built through Randallstown. By 1904, the name "Randallstown" was replaced by "Brentwood."
In the early 1900s, the community grew quickly. A school and a church were built in 1904. The Brentwood Colored Citizens Association was formed in 1907. This group helped get volunteers for a fire department, fire equipment, a community hall, and electric lights for the town.
Becoming an Official Town
After the nearby area of Brentwood became an official town in 1922, Jeremiah Hawkins worked to make North Brentwood an official town too.
In April 1924, a bill was proposed to make North Brentwood an incorporated town. This meant it would have its own local government with a mayor, council members, and a treasurer, all chosen by the people living there. The people of North Brentwood voted on this bill on June 12, 1924, and it passed!
When it became a town, North Brentwood was special. It was the first town in Maryland, and possibly in the entire United States, where all the voters were African-American.
First Election and Growth
The town held its first election on July 7, 1924. Jeremiah Hawkins became the first mayor. Peter Randall, Horace Allen, Julius Wheeler, and John Gilmore were also elected to lead the town.
North Brentwood continued to grow after it became a town. In September 1924, the town's first school, a three-room building, was built. In the 1930s and 1940s, many new homes were built. These were often bungalows or brick Cape Cod style houses. New streets were also added and old ones were paved and renamed.
Historic Places
Many parts of North Brentwood are now part of the North Brentwood Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This means it is recognized as an important historical area. One of the oldest homes in North Brentwood is the Peter Randall House, built in 1892.
Geography of North Brentwood
North Brentwood is located at 38°56′39″N 76°57′6″W / 38.94417°N 76.95167°W. It is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 641 | — | |
| 1940 | 822 | 28.2% | |
| 1950 | 838 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 864 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 758 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 568 | −25.1% | |
| 1990 | 512 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 469 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 517 | 10.2% | |
| 2020 | 593 | 14.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the population of North Brentwood was 593 people. The town is home to a diverse group of people. In 2010, about 63.6% of the people were African American, and 34.0% were Hispanic or Latino. The average household had about 3 people living in it. The median age in the town was 36.4 years old.
Transportation in North Brentwood
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The main road that goes through North Brentwood is U.S. Route 1. This highway connects the town to other places. If you go south on Route 1, you can reach Brentwood, Mount Rainier, and Washington, D.C.. If you go north, you will pass through Hyattsville and College Park.
Schools in North Brentwood
Students in North Brentwood attend schools that are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
- Thomas S. Stone Elementary School
- Hyattsville Middle School
- Northwestern High School
For many years, schools were separated by race. Black students from North Brentwood went to Lakeland High School until 1950. After that, they attended Fairmont Heights High School until 1964, when schools were no longer separated by race.
See also
In Spanish: North Brentwood (Maryland) para niños
