Edgemere, Maryland
Edgemere is a community of 9,061 people in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Why visit Edgemere
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Craighill Channel Upper Range Front Light, Fort Carroll Light, Ballestone Mansion and Craighill Channel Upper Range Rear Light.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Edgemere
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edgemere
Edgemere is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 8,669 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1899 as Edgemere being renamed from previous name "Fitzell". Meeting held at the Fitzell Farm which was situated where the old Rheem plant was located (later it became the record storage facility for Bethlehem Steel plant at Sparrows Point).
From the Wikipedia article Edgemere, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Craighill Channel Upper Range Front Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Fort Carroll Light
Lighthouse · 3.3 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Francis Scott Key Bridge
Bridge · 3.7 mi
Collapsed toll bridge in Baltimore, Maryland
Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement
Bridge · 3.7 mi
Bridge project in greater Baltimore, Maryland, US
Hawkins Point Light
Lighthouse · 4.1 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
North Point Range Lights
Lighthouse · 2.0 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks21
Ballestone Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house museum in Essex, Maryland
1935 Back River Neck Road, Essex
Craighill Channel Upper Range Rear Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Todd Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic farmhouse in Maryland, United States
9000 North Point Road, Sparrows Point
Craighill Channel Lower Range Front Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Craighill Channel Lower Range Rear Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Dundalk Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Human settlement in Maryland, United States of America
Dundalk-Liberty-Cornwall Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Human settlement in Dundalk, Maryland, United States of America
Fort Carroll
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic fort in Maryland, USA
North Point State Battlefield
Monument and historic site · 4.0 mi
Historic preserve in Dundalk, Maryland, US
Battery Clagett
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
Gettysburg Avenue, Sparrows Point
Mine Storage Building
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
9500 Road, Sparrows Point
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
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Fort Smallwood Park
Park · 4.3 mi
Historic fort and park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
Pizza Roma
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
Run by Pete and Bill Kazakos
5220 North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point
Bay Shore Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · American · 1.6 mi
8214 North Point Road, Sparrows Point
Captain Jummy’s Crab House
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
7214 North Point Road, Sparrows Point
Islander Inn
Bar and pub · Seafood · 3.0 mi
9008 Cuckold Point Road, Sparrows Point
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
7201 Bethlehem Boulevard, Sparrows Point
The New White Swan Restaurant & Lounge
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
8821 Millers Island Road, Sparrows Point
Full House Saloon
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
2311 Sparrows Point Road, Sparrows Point
Micky's
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
5200 North Point Boulevard, Edgemere
15 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship22
Impact Pentecostal Fellowship COGIC
Church · Church Of God In Christ · 0.6 mi
2418 Sparrows Point Road, Sparrows Point
Hughes Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.2 mi
3008 Sparrows Point Road, Sparrows Point
Lodge Forest United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
2715 Lodge Forest Drive, Sparrows Point
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.6 mi
651 Mount Olive Lane, Dundalk
Shiloh Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
2499 Sycamore Avenue, Sparrows Point
Bethel Assembly of God Church
Church · 0.5 mi
7360 Waldman Avenue, Sparrows Point
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Sollers Point Branch - Baltimore County Public Library
Library · 3.0 mi
323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk
Healthcare1
Map of Edgemere
169 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 32°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 39°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Md Sci Ctr Baltimore Hcn (9 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
Baltimore County has had 17 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)
- 2018-07-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-04-10: Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Martin State Airport (MTN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Dundalk 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Essex 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Riviera Beach 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Pasadena 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bowleys Quarters 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Rosedale 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Middle River 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Glen Burnie 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Baltimore 10 mi northwest, about 15 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
- Edgemere, MD 21219, USA - panoramio (13), boothy443, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-08-04 15 43 17 View south along Maryland State Route 151 (Sparrows Point Boulevard) at the exit for Sparrows Point Road in Edgemere, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-04 15 42 04 View north along Maryland State Route 151 (Sparrows Point Boulevard) at the exit for Wharf Road (TO Interstate 695 SOUTH, Key Bridge) in Edgemere, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-04 15 38 00 View south along Maryland State Route 151 (Sparrows Point Boulevard) at the exit for Wharf Road (TO Interstate 695 SOUTH, Key Bridge) in Edgemere, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-27 13 27 41 View north along Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) at Sparrows Point Road in Edgemere, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-04 15 36 38 View south along Maryland State Route 151 (North Point Boulevard) just north of Sparrows Point Road in Edgemere, Baltimore County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FortHowardMD ToddHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EssexMD BallestoneStansburyHouse1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Carroll Key Bridge Aug2010, Jstuby at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Dundalk Houses Bmore, Smallbones, CC0
- Fort Carroll, Baltimore (12136792616), WorldIslandInfo.com, CC BY 2.0
- Battery Hartshorne Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- The Francis Scott Key Bridge (Baltimore), Patorjk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hot Strip Mill, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- Impact Pentecostal Fellowship COGIC 04, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Impact Pentecostal Fellowship COGIC 03, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
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