Cottage City, Maryland
Cottage City is a town of 1,158 people in Prince George's County, Maryland, founded in 1923.
Why visit Cottage City
Townapedia lists 76 museums and landmarks, 39 parks and trails, 64 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include H Street Playhouse, Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge, Mount Rainier Historic District and Adams Memorial.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Cottage City
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About Cottage City
Cottage City, officially the Town of Cottage City, is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,335. Cottage City is a small, quiet community lying between Eastern Avenue (the border with Washington), Brentwood, Colmar Manor, and the Anacostia River. Cottage City was developed, beginning in 1870, under the name of "The Highlands".
From the Wikipedia article Cottage City, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
H Street Playhouse
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Former theatre in Washington, D.C.
Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Gallaudet University
School · 3.2 mi
American university providing education for deaf and hard of hearing students
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge crossing over Amtrak, CSX, and WMATA railway lines in Washington, D.C.
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge crossing over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
School of Nursing at The Catholic University of America
School · 2.6 mi
Nursing school of Washington, D.C., U.S
Trinity Washington University
School · 3.1 mi
Catholic university in Washington, D.C.
University of Maryland Global Campus
School · 3.3 mi
One of 11 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks76
Mount Rainier Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district located in Mount Rainier, Maryland
Adams Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Artwork by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Alexander Crummell School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic school building in Washington, DC
Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
Ash Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Arts centre in Washington, D.C.
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Brooks Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Greek Revival plantation house
Calvert Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
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 · 3.3 mi
Airport in College Park, Maryland, United States
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Engine Company 27
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Fire station in Washington, D.C.
64 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds39
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park · 1.0 mi
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
McKeldin Mall
Park · 3.3 mi
Green space at the University of Maryland, College Park campus
David C. Driskell Community Park
Park · 0.8 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
27 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes64
Pizzeria Paradiso
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 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
Mechos Dominican Cafe
Restaurant · Latin American · 1.2 mi
2450 Market Street Northeast, Washington
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Mid Atlantic Seafood
Restaurant · Fish · 1.3 mi
3100 Queens Chapel Road, Hyattsville
Mo-Th,Sa 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Pennyroyal Station
Restaurant · Comfort Food · 0.7 mi
3310 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier
We-Fr 11:00-14:30, Tu-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00, Su...
Quickway Japanese Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 mi
2450 Market Street Northeast, Washington
11:00-21:40
DC Brau
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
3178 Bladensburg Road Northeast
Th 16:00-21:00, Fr 15:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-20:00, Su 12:00-18:00
Dodah's Kitchen
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
4300 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Maryland Meadworks
Bar and pub · 0.6 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
52 more on the map.
History
Its history dates to pre-revolutionary America; old records indicate that the area was home to several of the Potomac River Indian tribes. With the coming of European settlers, the area became noted for its deep-water Anacostia River port, known then as Harrison's Landing. Contributing to the economy of Harrison's Landing was Moyer's Grist Mill located in Yarrow, the very first mill of its type between Baltimore and Alexandria, Virginia. Yarrow was renamed several times, but today we know Yarrow as Cottage City.
Known as the Dark and Bloody Grounds, the former site of the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds was located along Dueling Creek and Bladensburg Road; the historic location now shares the present-day boundary of the towns of Cottage City and Colmar Manor. Cottage City and Moyer's Mill played a key role in the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812. The mill acted as a hospital for wounded American militia, as well as an artillery battery. American forces were repulsed in a bitter fight in Mr. Moyer's orchards, an event that resulted ultimately in the burning of the nation's capital.
During the post-Civil War years, President Ulysses S. Grant stayed at a summer retreat known as the Friendship House located in Cottage City. Friendship House is long gone, replaced in the 1940s by an apartment house located on 38th Avenue and Parkwood Street.
From the History section of Cottage City, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship38
Second Washington Chapel of Disciples of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.0 mi
4301 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Buffalo Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
3510 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
School · 2.6 mi
3701 Hayes Street Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
School · 2.2 mi
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
School · 3.7 mi
5600 East Capitol Street Ne, Washington
Healthcare4
Map of Cottage City
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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 (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
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, 3 miles away.
- Brentwood 1 mi northwest, about 1 min by car
- Colmar Manor 1 mi south, about 1 min by car
- Bladensburg 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Hyattsville 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Cheverly 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Chillum 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- East Riverdale 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Landover 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Cedar Heights 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Washington 4 mi southwest, 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
- Cottage City Maryland town hall, Cornellrockey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 42 56 View south along 41st Avenue just south of Parkwood Street in Cottage City, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 42 50 View north along 41st Avenue just south of Parkwood Street in Cottage City, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maryland Route 208 heading east through Cottage City towards US-1 alt, Cornellrockey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 49 45 View south along Maryland State Route 208 (38th Street) at Cottage Terrace in Cottage City, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 52 38 View north along Maryland State Route 208 (38th Street) just north of U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Bladensburg Road) in Cottage City, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-02 14 22 53 View north along U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Bladensburg Road) at Maryland State Route 208 (38th Street) on the border of Colmar Manor and Cottage City in Prince George's County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-11 11 35 10 View south along U.S. Route 1 Alternate (Bladensburg Road) just north of 43rd Avenue along the border of Colmar Manor and Cottage City in Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Route 1 & 34th St, Mt. Rainier, Maryland, Nonvirtual, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kingman Park - 1991 - outlined in red, DefenseImagery.com, United States Department of Defense. MSGT Ken Hammond, photographer, Public domain
- Gallaudet tower, Andrew Kuchling from Vienna, Virginia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 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
- H Street Playhouse, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenilworthgarden1, Jennifer Boyer from Maryland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Entrance - Glenwood Cemetery - 2014-09-14, Tim1965, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- St. Paul's Church, Cliff, CC BY 2.0
- 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
- Langston Golf Course, NPS Photo, Public domain
- 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
- Brooks Mansion DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Ash Hill Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hecht warehouse washington dc, Superbass, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calvert Street in College Park, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander Crummell School, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BostwickHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- St Matthews Church Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Trades Hall of National Training School for Women and Girls, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newton Theater, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
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