Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Aberdeen Proving Ground is a community of 2,193 people in Harford County, Maryland, founded in October 20, 1917.
Why visit Aberdeen Proving Ground
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fishing Battery Light, Griffith House, James B. Baker House and Ruggles Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Aberdeen Proving Ground
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is a United States Army facility that neighbors Aberdeen and Edgewood, Maryland.
From the Wikipedia article Aberdeen Proving Ground (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fishing Battery Light
Lighthouse · 3.9 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Griffith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
James B. Baker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Aberdeen, Maryland, listed on the NRHP in Maryland
Poplar Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Swansbury
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Britannia
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
British Mark IV Female heavy tank
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
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Restaurants and cafes1
History
Aberdeen Proving Ground is the U.S. Army's oldest active proving ground, established on October 20, 1917—six months after the U.S. entered World War I. The planning and construction were overseen by Brigadier General Colden Ruggles, who later served as the Army's Chief of Ordnance. Its location allowed for design and testing of ordnance materiel to take place near contemporary industrial and shipping centers. The proving ground was created as a successor to the Sandy Hook Proving Ground, which was too small for some of the larger weapons being tested.
At the peak of World War II, the Aberdeen Proving Ground had billeting space for 24,189 enlisted personnel and 2,348 officers.
A notable scientist was James B. Conant, who helped develop Lewisite at Aberdeen, went on to become the President of Harvard, and oversaw the Manhattan Project for the Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD).
From the History section of Aberdeen Proving Ground on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
St. George's Parish Vestry House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
2501 Oakington Street, Aberdeen Proving Ground
Map of Aberdeen Proving Ground
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aberdeen Phillips Fld (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Harford County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Perryman 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Aberdeen 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Riverside 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Havre de Grace 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Abingdon 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Edgewood 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Perryville 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Bel Air South 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Joppatowne 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Bel Air 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (2894694282), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- AA artillery - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Marc Palumbo from Narragansett, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MBT-70 Main Battle Tank - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Marc Palumbo from Narragansett, USA, CC BY 2.0
- GRIFFITH HOUSE, HARFORD COUNTY, MD, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baker House photo, Robert K. Taylor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poplar hill photo, Robert K. Taylor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SWANSBURY, HARFORD COUNTY, MD, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- British Mark IV female1, Mark Pellegrini, CC BY-SA 2.5
- For Roger (40365589435), U.S. Army RDECOM from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, Public domain
- Army War college group photo 2017 (34904131221), U.S. Army RDECOM from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, Public domain
- RDECOM G3 Enjoys Lunchtome Chili Cookoff (37730416666), U.S. Army RDECOM from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, Public domain
- RDECOM G3 Enjoys Lunchtome Chili Cookoff (37520641360), U.S. Army RDECOM from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, Public domain
- RDECOM Presentation (39870482520), U.S. Army RDECOM from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, Public domain
- COL Compton speaking (39870483760), U.S. Army RDECOM from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, Public domain
- COL Compton Opening remarks (39870484430), U.S. Army RDECOM from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21792709706), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21807026042), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21630811250), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21818854625), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21196106554), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21792713416), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21630807880), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21631977169), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21792718256), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21631958339), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21196108104), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21807031202), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21792714756), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- Enterprise Challenge 2015 (21807033042), U.S. Army CERDEC, Public domain
- British WWI Mark IV Female Tank (8146729078), Marc Palumbo, CC BY 2.0
- British World War I Whippet Tank (8146765128), Marc Palumbo, CC BY 2.0
- Sturmpanzer IV Grizzly Bear, Marc Palumbo from Narragansett, USA, CC BY 2.0
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