Rogers Heights, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rogers Heights
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 Rogers Heights
Location in Maryland
Rogers Heights
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 597980 |
Rogers Heights is a small community in Maryland, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of Prince George's County.
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Rogers Heights: A Look Back in Time
Rogers Heights is located in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is surrounded by other communities like Bladensburg and Edmonston. This area was named after one of the people who used to own the land.
How Rogers Heights Grew
The community of Rogers Heights was built between 1938 and 1952. Two main things helped it grow: roads and sewers. Good roads made it easy for people to travel. The community was near Edmonston Avenue, which later became Kenilworth Avenue. This road connected residents to Bladensburg and the road to Washington, D.C.. People could also travel to Hyattsville using Decatur Street, which connected to U.S. Route 1.
The second important factor was that public sewer lines were available from nearby Bladensburg. This made it easier and safer for homes to be built.
Homes and Shops in the Community
By 1942, Rogers Heights had about 200 homes. The streets were laid out in a grid, like a checkerboard. Most of the houses built were simple brick and wood "ranch" style homes.
You can find some shops along Edmonston and Kenilworth Avenues. However, most of the bigger stores are located in the Riverdale Plaza, which is in nearby Riverdale Park.
Schools and Community Life
Rogers Heights has its own elementary school, Rogers Heights Elementary. Older students attend Bladensburg High School. There is also Elizabeth Seton High School, a private Catholic school for girls, very close by in Bladensburg. The Bladensburg Community Center Park is also located right next to Rogers Heights, offering a place for fun and activities.
