Rosedale, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rosedale, Maryland
Census-designated place
Pulaski Highway near Chesaco Avenue in Rosedale, Maryland
Location of Rosedale, Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Baltimore
Area
• Total	7.10 sq mi (18.40 km2)
• Land	6.86 sq mi (17.78 km2)
• Water	0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	19,961
• Density	2,908.49/sq mi (1,122.92/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21237
Area code(s)	410
FIPS code	24-68400
GNIS feature ID	0591183

Rosedale is a community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It's a place where many people live, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 19,961 people called Rosedale home.

Rosedale's Past

Rosedale is located northeast of the city of Baltimore. It used to be a farming area for a long time. This changed after World War II when more houses and buildings were built.

How Rosedale Got Its Name

No one is completely sure how Rosedale got its name. But in 1950, a group of fourth graders asked their families about the community's history. They found a story that might explain it.

The story says there was a young Englishman named Dale. He had a farm on Hamilton Avenue, close to Philadelphia Road. This farm was famous for its many beautiful roses. Because of Mr. Dale and his lovely roses, people thought "Rosedale" would be a perfect name for the area.

Early Settlers and Growth

Many people from Germany and Poland came to settle in Rosedale in the late 1800s. They were often farmers. One family, the Schatzschneiders, shared their story in 1940.

Charles Schatzschneider was born in Germany in 1859. He came to Rosedale when he was 13 to work on farms. He and his wife had 15 children. They saw Rosedale change a lot. It went from being a wild area to a developed community. They got gas and electric lights, water systems, and paved streets. They were amazed by the new electric trains that passed their farm.

When they first arrived, large ships called schooners could sail up Back River. But by 1940, it was hard for even a rowboat to get through.

The first school in Rosedale was a small wooden building with two rooms. It was located at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Philadelphia Road. By 1950, this old school building was being used as a fire station and a community hall.

Rosedale kept growing as a place for people to live starting in the 1950s. Most of the homes that existed in 1990 were built between 1854 and 1979.

Learning in Rosedale

Baltimore County Public Schools manages the public schools in Rosedale.

Public Schools

Here are some of the public schools that serve the Rosedale community:

• Overlea High School
• Rosedale Center
• Golden Ring Middle School
• Red House Run Elementary School
• McCormick Elementary School
• Shady Spring School

Private Schools

There are also several private schools in the area:

• St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Catholic School
• Kingdom Academy
• GLA Academy
• Baltimore White Marsh Seventh-Day Adventist School
• Rosedale Baptist School

Rosedale's Location

Rosedale is located at 39°19′42″N 76°30′40″W / 39.32833°N 76.51111°W / 39.32833; -76.51111.

The United States Census Bureau says that Rosedale covers a total area of about 7.1 square miles (18.40 km2). Most of this area, about 6.9 square miles (17.78 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.62 km2), is water.

People of Rosedale

Rosedale has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:

Who Lives in Rosedale?

The 2020 census showed that 19,961 people lived in Rosedale. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds.

In 2010, there were 19,257 people living in Rosedale. About 7,128 homes and 5,047 families were counted. The population density was about 2,790 people per square mile.

The racial makeup in 2010 was:

• 59% White
• 33% African American
• 0.5% Native American
• 3% Asian
• 0.1% Pacific Islander
• 2.5% from other races
• 2.0% from two or more races

About 5.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

In 2010, about 27.1% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.70 people, and the average family had 3.17 people.

The average income for a household in Rosedale in 2010 was $62,534. For families, it was $74,212. The income per person was $29,608. About 7.5% of all people, and 16% of those under 18, lived below the poverty line.

Getting Around Rosedale

Rosedale has several important roads that help people travel through the community.

Main Roads

Some of the major roads in Rosedale include:

• Franklin Square Drive
• Golden Ring Road (MD 588)
• Hamilton Avenue
• Hazelwood Avenue
• Kenwood Avenue (MD 588)
• Lillian Holt Drive
• Philadelphia Road (MD 7)
• Pulaski Highway (US 40)
• Rossville Boulevard

Famous People from Rosedale

Some well-known individuals have connections to Rosedale:

• Stacy Keibler: She was a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens. Later, she became a professional wrestling star for the WWE and an actress.
• Mike Rowe: He is an American actor and voice-over artist, famous for narrating many TV shows.
• Wayne Schafer: Known as a "Pitmaster" from the Big Fat Daddy's stand.

See also

In Spanish: Rosedale (Maryland) para niños