Colesville, Maryland
Colesville is a community of 14,519 people in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Why visit Colesville
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 34 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Rachel Carson House, Hammond Wood Historic District, Wheaton Regional Park and Brookside Gardens.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Colesville
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About Colesville
Colesville is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 15,421 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Colesville, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
Rachel Carson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Where Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
11701 Berwick Road, Silver Spring
Hammond Wood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Milimar
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic home located in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Polychrome Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Five single-family Polychrome houses on contiguous lots with adjoining back yards in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Brookside Nature Center
Museum · 2.0 mi
1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 13:00-17:00
National Capital Trolley Museum
Museum · 2.3 mi
A nonprofit organization that operates historic trolleys (or trams) for the public on a regular schedule
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
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Peachwood Neighborhood Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Peachwood Neighborhood Park features a playground, multiuse field, and two tennis courts. The picnic area includes an open shelter.
611 Piping Rock Drive, Colesville
Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
The roughly 1,200-acre Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park is a Best Natural Area containing some of the highest quality and unique...
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Caribbean Eatery & Ice Cream
Restaurant · Caribbean, Ice Cream · 2.2 mi
11275 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Curry Palace Indian Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 2.3 mi
11229 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Irene’s Pupusas
Restaurant · Salvadoran, Honduran · 0.5 mi
12854 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
22 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The first land was purchased in Colesville from the Lords Baltimore in 1714, when Archibald Edmonston patented "Easy Purchase", a 900-acre (3.6 km2) tract that extended from Meadowood south to near present-day Route 29. In 1715, "Easy Purchase" was bought by James Beall Sr., who that year also patented "Drumeldry", a 225-acre (0.91 km2) tract from the Northwest Branch across Notley Road to Shannon Drive. In 1718, his nephew William Beall patented "Wolf's Den", a 317-acre (1.28 km2) tract that straddled today's Bonifant Road and ran from Notley Road to Pebblestone Drive, and then southwest across the Northwest Branch.
However, none of these early landowners actually resided in Colesville. Robert Lazenby, thought to be the son of Henry Lazenby, High Sheriff of Anne Arundel County, purchased 217 acres (0.88 km2) of the southern part of "Wolf's Den" from William Beall in 1723, and became the first resident farmer in Colesville.
In 1747, James Odell, grandson of James Beall Sr., was deeded 300 acres (1.2 km2) of a tract known as "Beal Christie" from his parents, and took to farming it. It was located east of today's New Hampshire Avenue near where it crosses Randolph Road.
From the History section of Colesville, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship31
Our Lady of Vietnam Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
11814 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Saint John the Baptist Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Saint Gregory Orthodox Church
Church · Antiochian Orthodox · 0.4 mi
13407 Roxbury Road, Silver Spring
Colesville United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
52 Randolph Road, Silver Spring
Hahnuri Korean Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
800 Randolph Road, Silver Spring
Saint Andrew Ukrainian Church
Church · Orthodox · 2.2 mi
15100 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Saint Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church
Church · Oriental Orthodox · 2.1 mi
2337 Fairland Road, Silver Spring
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Saint John the Baptist Catholic School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
Healthcare2
Map of Colesville
192 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 (5 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
Montgomery County has had 15 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, 7 miles away.
- Calverton 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Aspen Hill 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Beltsville 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Burtonsville 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Adelphi 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Chillum 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Bethesda 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Washington 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Columbia 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Arlington 14 mi south, about 23 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
- Milimar, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- China Dynasty Colesville MD 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- China Dynasty Colesville MD 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- China Dynasty Colesville MD 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-18 13 23 35 View north along Maryland State Route 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) at Randolph Road in Colesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colesville Center Sherwin-Williams Colesville MD 2023-04-13 08-39-23, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Colesville Baptist Church 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colesville Baptist Church 05, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colesville Baptist Church 07, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colesville Baptist Church 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colesville Baptist Church 06, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colesville Baptist Church 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colesville Baptist Church 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colesville Center Giant Food Colesville MD 2023-04-13 08-41-22, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Colesville Center tobacco Zone Colesville MD 2023-04-13 17-34-31, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Colesville Center Star Nails Colesville MD 2023-04-13 08-40-32, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Harper family homestead wheaton md 20200830 112402 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Rachel carson house md, Eli.pousson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Polychrome Historic District Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- House on College View Dr, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John the Baptist SSMD 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nationalcapitaltrolleymuseum4603, Frank Hicks, Wheaton Maryland, Public domain
- St andrew cathedral ss, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amandas birthday food pt . 2, MannyT1629, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amandas birthday food, MannyT1629, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2006 01 05 - 650@Randolph - EB, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Ethio Addis Beer & Wine Market 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ethio Addis Beer & Wine Market 07, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ethio Addis Beer & Wine Market 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ethio Addis Beer & Wine Market 05, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ethio Addis Beer & Wine Market 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ethio Addis Beer & Wine Market 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ethio Addis Beer & Wine Market 06, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Bagelry 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Bagelry 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Bagelry 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Bagelry 01, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Bagelry 05, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salteñas Wheaton MD 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salteñas Wheaton MD 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
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