Arden on the Severn, Maryland
Arden on the Severn is a community of 1,761 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Why visit Arden on the Severn
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Belvoir and Bunker Hill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Arden on the Severn
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About Arden on the Severn
Arden on the Severn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The population was 1,880 at the 2020 census. Its homes offer residents private waterfront beaches including private docks and boat slips as well as access to four private community beaches.
From the Wikipedia article Arden on the Severn, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Belvoir
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Plantation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Bunker Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Childs Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Rising Sun Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Robinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Memorial Garden at Severna Park UMC
Park · 1.4 mi
A Memorial Garden with plaques of the names of those whose ashes have been interred.
Restaurants and cafes8
Bean Rush Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
1015B Generals Highway, Crownsville
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Little Carmine's N.Y. Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.2 mi
523 Benfield Road, Severna Park
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Szechuan Inn
Restaurant · Asian, Chinese, Sushi, Japanese · 1.3 mi
558 Benfield Road, Severna Park
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Señor Chile
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
594 Benfield Road, Severna Park
Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship6
Cross Roads Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Church building in Maryland, United States of America
St. Paul's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · 2.8 mi
Church in MD, United States
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.6 mi
1200 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville
Severna Park United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
731 Benfield Road, Severna Park
History
According to the town center in Arden on the Severn, the area was used in the past for mining and cultivation. It developed into a community as the miners and cultivators remained close to and resided in the areas by the mines, especially areas closest to the beaches.
From the History section of Arden on the Severn, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Map of Arden on the Severn
71 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 29°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 67°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 70°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 52°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Annapolis Police Brks (7 mi away), rain and snow from Pasadena 0.7 Se, 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
Anne Arundel 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
Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Severna Park 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Odenton 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Arnold 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Crofton 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Glen Burnie 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Pasadena 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Lake Shore 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Parole 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Severn 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Riviera Beach 8 mi northeast, about 12 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
- Childs Residence Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- BELVOIR, CROWNSVILLE, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rising Sun Inn Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Cross Roads Church Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- St Pauls Chapel Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Robinson House Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Meadowbrook Church in Jamaica, Woodschurch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arden Park (65 365) (52738368119), Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US, CC BY 2.0
- Buttercups (52904787264), Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US, CC BY 2.0
- Autumn Grasses near Rockbridge Academy (53349199304), Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US, CC BY 2.0
- Waterbury Park Sunrise (41-365) - Flickr - aparlette, Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US, CC BY 2.0
- Severna Park, Maryland (2893836375), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NW13-4 Mestra amymone (3429835910), NSG group from Lund, Sweden, CC0
- NW13-3 Euphydryas phaeton (3429020995), NSG group from Lund, Sweden, CC0
- NW14-2 Chlosyne lacinia (3429837018), NSG group from Lund, Sweden, CC0
- NW14-3 Euphydryas chalcedona (3429837444), NSG group from Lund, Sweden, CC0
- NW14-1 Chlosyne lacinia (3429022021), NSG group from Lund, Sweden, CC0
- Eastern Painted Turtle laying eggs, Kenmayer, CC BY-SA 4.0
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