Crownsville, Maryland
Crownsville is a community of 1,756 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Why visit Crownsville
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Abington Farm, Anne Arundel County Free School, Maryland Renaissance Festival and Generals Highway Corridor Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Crownsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crownsville
Crownsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,757 at the 2010 census. Formally, it is part of the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. It hosts the Anne Arundel County Fair each September, as well as the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival for several summer weekends.
From the Wikipedia article Crownsville, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Museums and landmarks14
Abington Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel County Free School
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Museum and school building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Belvoir
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Plantation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Bunker Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Childs Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Howard's Inheritance
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Iglehart
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Martins Pond Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Archaeological site in Maryland, United States of America
Mount Tabor Good Samaritan Lodge No. 59
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Oliver's Gift
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Log canoe
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Rising Sun Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Generals Highway Corridor Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Maryland, United States of America, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes19
Ramshead Roadhouse
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
1773 Generals Highway
Mo-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 10:00-00:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
1321 Generals Highway, Crownsville
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Cross Roads Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Mount Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
St. Paul's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Saint Paul's Anglican Church
Church · Anglican · 0.6 mi
1505 Crownsville Road, Crownsville
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare1
Map of Crownsville
121 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 (5 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
Lee Airport (ANP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Parole 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Arden on the Severn 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Severna Park 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Crofton 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Arnold 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Annapolis 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Odenton 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Lake Shore 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Annapolis Neck 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Cape St. Claire 8 mi east, about 13 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
- 2016-08-17 11 07 22 View east along Maryland State Route 798 (Old Generals Highway) at Maryland State Route 178 (Generals Highway) in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-17 11 08 49 View west along Maryland State Route 798 (Old Generals Highway) at Sherwood Forest Road in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 09 30 07 View south along Interstate 97 (Patuxent Freeway) from the overpass for Farm Road in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-12 14 33 28 View north along Interstate 97 (Patuxent Freeway) just south of Farm Road in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 09 30 45 View north along Interstate 97 (Patuxent Freeway) from the overpass for Farm Road in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 09 04 27 View south along Interstate 97 (Patuxent Freeway) from the overpass for Hawkins Road in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 09 05 09 View north along Interstate 97 (Patuxent Freeway) from the overpass for Hawkins Road in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Childs Residence Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Rising Sun Inn Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mt Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Cross Roads Church Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Maryland - Martins Pond Site - 20211027133442, Gillian Nolan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BELVOIR, CROWNSVILLE, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- HOWARD'S INHERITANCE, ANNAPOLIS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- IGLEHART, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Pauls Chapel Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Abington Farm Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Anne Arundel County Free School Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mt Tabor Good Samaritan Lodge Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Gloeocapsa Magma on Shingles, Mcbooz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Fair (4083068597), Karol Olson from Columbia, MD, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Anne Chambers Way, Balt2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clavaria zollingeri 97834930, R. DN., CC BY 4.0
- Craterellus fallax 98589626, R. DN., CC BY 4.0
- Craterellus fallax 98589647, R. DN., CC BY 4.0
- MDRenFest T9A1231 (11259919126), Ryan Crierie from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival, September 2014 (15063660619), Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival, September 2014 (15247329731), Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival, September 2014 (15250421245), Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MD Ren Fest - October 2011 (6253689073), Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival, September 2014 (15063716400), Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MD Ren Fest - October 2011 (6253690877), Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MD Ren Fest - October 2011 (6254223056), Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MDRenFest T9A1237 (11259967763), Ryan Crierie from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival (3051172490), Jeff Kubina from Columbia, Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival (3050339159), Jeff Kubina from Columbia, Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival (3050359863), Jeff Kubina from Columbia, Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MDRenFest T9A1236 (11259883445), Ryan Crierie from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival, September 2014 (15063869248), Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Maryland Renaissance Festival (3051195870), Jeff Kubina from Columbia, Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
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