Bladensburg, Maryland
Bladensburg is a town of 9,583 people in Prince George's County, Maryland, founded in 1742.
Why visit Bladensburg
Townapedia lists 54 museums and landmarks, 39 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge, Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge, Riversdale House Museum and Ash Hill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Bladensburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bladensburg
Bladensburg is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,657 at the 2020 census. Areas in Bladensburg are located within ZIP code 20710.
From the Wikipedia article Bladensburg, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Anacostia River in the U.S. state of Maryland
Bladensburg Road Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge crossing over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
University of Maryland
School · 3.3 mi
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Museums and landmarks54
Riversdale House Museum
Museum · 1.3 mi
4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park
Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Su 11:30-15:30
Ash Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Beall's Pleasure
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Landover, Maryland, United States
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Calvert Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Children's Country Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Hospital
College Heights Estates Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 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
Engine Company 27
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Fire station in Washington, D.C.
Fairmount Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Maryland, USA
George Washington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Bladensburg, Maryland, United States
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Harry Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
42 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds39
Browning's Grove Park
Park · 1.3 mi
5909 Nicholson Street, Riverdale
sunrise-sunset
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park · 1.3 mi
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
Greenbelt Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Greenbelt, Maryland, managed by the United States National Park Service
McKeldin Mall
Park · 3.2 mi
Green space at the University of Maryland, College Park campus
Kilmer Park and Arboretum
Park · 1.2 mi
Purchased by the Town of Cheverly, Md. in 2015 and annexed in 2017, this former residential plot was turned into a public green space.
6301 Kilmer Street, Cheverly
David C. Driskell Community Park
Park · 1.3 mi
32 acres of park land Two picnic pavilions, available by permit only Basketball court Tennis courts Playgrounds Walking and biking...
3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville
Bladensburg Balloon Park Historic Site
Park · 0.7 mi
4401 Upshur Street, Bladensburg
27 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes60
Pizzeria Paradiso
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
Casual restaurant with a central oven for wood-fired pizzas has a vast menu of international beers.
4800 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville
We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Su 13:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
6747 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Riviera Tapas Bar
Restaurant · Tapas · 1.5 mi
6202 Rhode Island Ave, Riverdale Park
Mo-Tu 16:00-21:00; We 16:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Maryland Meadworks
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
4700 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville
Th 16:00-19:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Carbon y Leña
Restaurant · Dominican, Latin American · 1.5 mi
6033 Baltimore Avenue
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Streetcar 82 Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
4824 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville
Tu-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
48 more on the map.
History
Originally called Garrison's Landing, Bladensburg was renamed in honor of Thomas Bladen, governor of Maryland, 1742–1747. Bladensburg was established in 1742 as a regional commercial center by an act of the Maryland General Assembly. The act also authorized the town commissioners to purchase 60 acres (240,000 m2) of land to be laid out in 1-acre (4,000 m2) lots. The act required that a house covering at least 400 square feet (37 m2) of ground with a brick or stone chimney be constructed within 18 months of the sale of the lot. As of June 6, 1746, only 18 of the lots had been improved according to the stipulations of the act. Christopher Lowndes' house, Bostwick, and those built by David Ross and William Hilleary (the William Hilleary House) were among them.
From the History section of Bladensburg, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Wyndham Garden Washington DC North BW Parkway
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
5811 Annapolis Road, Cheverly
Churches and places of worship20
First Baptist Church of Deanwood
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
St. Matthew's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Second Washington Chapel of Disciples of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
4301 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries67
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
School · 3.0 mi
3701 Hayes Street Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
School · 3.4 mi
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
School · 3.6 mi
5600 East Capitol Street Ne, Washington
Healthcare2
Map of Bladensburg
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Natl Arboretum Dc (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.
- East Riverdale 2 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Hyattsville 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Landover 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Chillum 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- New Carrollton 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- College Park 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Berwyn Heights 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Summerfield 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Greenbelt 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Langley Park 4 mi northwest, about 7 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
- George Washington House Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- 2019-06-11 11 03 12 View west along Maryland State Route 450 (Annapolis Road) at 53rd Street in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StLukeBladensburgMD, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- 2016-09-02 15 24 44 View east along Maryland State Route 450 (Annapolis Road) at Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) in Bladensburg, Prince Georges County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 08 50 View south along Maryland State Route 769 (Edmonston Road) at Tilden Road in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-13 14 55 00 View south along Maryland State Route 202 (Landover Road) at 55th Avenue, between Bladensburg and Cheverly in Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 06 24 View north along Maryland State Route 769 (Edmonston Road) just north of Maryland State Route 450 (Annapolis Road) in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 23 30 View north along Maryland State Route 769 (52nd Avenue) just north of Newton Street in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BostwickEstateBladensburgMD, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- 2020-08-25 13 44 22 View east along Maryland State Route 450 (Annapolis Road) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-02 15 10 44 View south along Maryland State Route 769 (Quincy Street) at 48th Street in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-25 13 45 26 View west along Maryland State Route 450 (Annapolis Road) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) in Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - 450-201 Ped Tunnel 3, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - 450-CSX 4, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - 450-201 Ped Tunnel 2, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - 450-201 Ped Tunnel 1, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - Buchanan St, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 04 26 - Bladensburg - 450-CSX 2, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - 47th St, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2016-05-13 10 22 28 View north along Kenilworth Avenue (Maryland State Route 201) near 48th Street in Bladensburg, Prince Georges County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - Tanglewood Dr at Buchanan St, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Leland Hospital Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Deanwood Old Church, Smallbones, CC0
- College Heights Estates Historic District 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverdale Park Station Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Kenilworthgarden1, Jennifer Boyer from Maryland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Strand Teater DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Market Masters House June 2009, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Riversdale 1, Quarterczar, Public domain
- Smith House Riverdale Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Calvert Hills 1 Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- University Park MD Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mount St Sepulchre DC, Abraham Sobkowski OFM, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Hyattsville Historic District Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mayfair Mansons DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ralph Bunche House DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Engine Company 27 DC, Smallbones, CC0
- US Route 1 & 34th St, Mt. Rainier, Maryland, Nonvirtual, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hyattsville PO Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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