Adelphi, Maryland
Adelphi is a community of 17,395 people in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Why visit Adelphi
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 39 parks and trails, 85 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, AFI Silver Theatre, Ash Hill and Cady-Lee.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Adelphi
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Adelphi
Adelphi is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 16,823. Adelphi includes the following subdivisions; Adelphi, Adelphi Park, Adelphi Hills, Adelphi Terrace, Adelphi Village, Buck Lodge, Chatham, Cool Spring Terrace, Hillandale Forest, Holly Hill Manor, Knollwood, Lewisdale, and White Oak Manor.
From the Wikipedia article Adelphi, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Theater and concert hall of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, United States
8115 Alumni Drive, College Park
AFI Silver Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Movie theater in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Carroll Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
University of Maryland
School · 1.5 mi
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
University of Maryland Global Campus
School · 1.0 mi
One of 11 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland
Washington Adventist University
School · 1.9 mi
University in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks37
Ash Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Cady-Lee
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Washington, D.C., United States
Calvert Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
College Heights Estates Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
College Park Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Airport in College Park, Maryland, United States
Coolidge Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Public high school in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Davis-Warner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Takoma Park, Maryland, NRHP-listed in Montgomery County
Harry Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hyattsville Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
Hyattsville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Langley Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Mansion in Langley Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Marenka House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house at 7300 Radcliffe Drive in College Park, Maryland
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds39
Acorn Park
Park · 3.4 mi
City park featuring a unique, acorn-shaped gazebo surrounded by tree-topped walkways in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
McKeldin Mall
Park · 1.5 mi
Green space at the University of Maryland, College Park campus
JH Kehoe Track & Ludwig Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
7898 Championship Lane, College Park
27 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes85
Samantha's Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican, Latin American · 1.6 mi
631 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring
Su-Th 11:00-22:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
Tijuana Mexican Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
949 University Boulevard East
Su-Th 11:00-26:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-27:00
Sneaker's cafe
Cafe · Smoothie · 1.2 mi
Tu-Fr 10:30-22:30; Mo 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Pupuseria Doña Azucena
Restaurant · Salvadoran · 1.6 mi
8728 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Campeon
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.4 mi
902 Merrimac Drive
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Su 10:00-23:00
73 more on the map.
History
The unincorporated Adelphi community takes its name from the historic Adelphi Mill, established in 1796 along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River. It continues to attract visitors and can be rented for special functions. During the 19th century, George Washington Riggs acquired much of the area northeast of Washington, D.C., as his Green Hill estate in the Chillum Manor district. That estate included present-day Adelphi. In the early 1920s, part of the area was acquired by Leander McCormick-Goodhart as part of his Langley Park estate. Labor organizer Mary Harris "Mother" Jones died in 1930, at the farm of Walter and Lillie May Burgess near Powder Mill and Riggs Roads in present-day Adelphi. A marker was erected by the Maryland State Highway Administration commemorating Mother Jones at her death site. Unlike its nearby neighbors Hyattsville and College Park, the area remained relatively undeveloped until immediately following World War II. At that time, subdivisions quickly developed.
From the History section of Adelphi, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship28
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
3609 Metzerott Road, College Park
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Saint Francis International School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
1500 Saint Camillus Drive, Silver Spring
Healthcare8
Passport Health Silver Spring Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1734 Elton Road, Silver Spring
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1329 University Boulevard East, Takoma Park
Map of Adelphi
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beltsville Hcn (3 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
Prince George's County has had 13 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
College Park Airport (CGS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Langley Park 1 mi southwest, about 1 min by car
- College Park 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Chillum 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Washington 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Arlington 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Alexandria 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Columbia 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Annapolis 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Baltimore 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Aberdeen 56 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Adelphi Mill 2021a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adelphi Mill 2021b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Davis-Warner House, Farragutful, Public domain
- Smith House Riverdale Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Calvert Hills 1 Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hyattsville Historic District Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Ash Hill Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- US-DC-Takoma-20140319 000050 HDR v1, Brylie Christopher Oxley, CC0
- Langley Park Mansion Sep 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hyattsville Armory Side View Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Cadey-Lee DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takoma Park hd, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leland Hospital Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- College Heights Estates Historic District 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SS B&O Station 2, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverdale Park Station Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Riversdale 1, Quarterczar, Public domain
- Polychrome Historic District Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- University Park MD Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hyattsville PO Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Takoma HD, DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calvert Street in College Park, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Metro One, Pubdog, Public domain
- Takoma Ave HD, Farragutful, Public domain
- ODea House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Marenka House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Bpaulh ( talk ), Public domain
- We Can Do It! (3678696585), The U.S. National Archives, No restrictions
- Riggs Road Bridge 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 80th Anniversary of the National Archives Celebration 20140619-01-131 (14274351730), U.S. National Archives, Public domain
- Archives-trip-1-harolds-phone-1038, Unknown Unknown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Langley Hampshire Park footbridge 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northwest Branch Trail 4th footbridge 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fall foliage, College Park MD, Nvss132, CC0
- George Washington Mt Lebanon Cemeteries 13, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Washington Mt Lebanon Cemeteries 35, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Washington Mt Lebanon Cemeteries 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Washington Mt Lebanon Cemeteries 24, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Washington Mt Lebanon Cemeteries 20, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Washington Mt Lebanon Cemeteries 37, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
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