Edmonston, Maryland
Edmonston is a town of 1,307 people in Prince George's County, Maryland, founded in 1924.
Why visit Edmonston
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 67 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 8 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 Edmonston
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About Edmonston
Edmonston is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,617.
From the Wikipedia article Edmonston, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bladensburg Park Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Anacostia River in the U.S. state of Maryland
Bladensburg Road Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
Theater and concert hall of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, United States
New York Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge crossing over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
University of Maryland
School · 2.6 mi
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
University of Maryland Global Campus
School · 2.8 mi
One of 11 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland
Museums and landmarks45
Riversdale House Museum
Museum · 0.7 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 · 2.5 mi
House in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Beall's Pleasure
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Landover, Maryland, United States
Bostwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic home located at Bladensburg
Calvert Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Children's Country Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Hospital
College Heights Estates Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
College Park Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Airport in College Park, Maryland, United States
George Washington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Bladensburg, Maryland, United States
Harry Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hilltop Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hyattsville Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Park in Washington, D.C., United States
United States National Arboretum
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
National arboretum and research institution in Washington, D.C., US
Browning's Grove Park
Park · 1.0 mi
5909 Nicholson Street, Riverdale
sunrise-sunset
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Park · 1.8 mi
Site where more than 50 duels were fought during the 1800s in Maryland, US
Greenbelt Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Greenbelt, Maryland, managed by the United States National Park Service
McKeldin Mall
Park · 2.5 mi
Green space at the University of Maryland, College Park campus
David C. Driskell Community Park
Park · 1.0 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
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes67
Pizzeria Paradiso
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 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
Riviera Tapas Bar
Restaurant · Tapas · 0.9 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 · 0.8 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 · 0.8 mi
6033 Baltimore Avenue
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Streetcar 82 Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
4824 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville
Tu-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
55 more on the map.
History
The present-day Edmonston area probably acquired its name from Edmonston Road, the main road running along its southeast border, which was named for the Edmonston family who owned a great deal of land in the area. Members had been active in local Revolutionary War effort and were descendants of the Family Edmonstone of Duntreath Castle, Scotland.
The first modern settlers of the community were Adam Francis Plummer and his wife Emily Saunders Arnold Plummer, who the powerful Calvert family had enslaved on the Riversdale Plantation in present-day Riverdale Park. After the Civil War, Adam Plummer purchased ten acres of land for $1000, south of the plantation and sought out and recovered family members that had been sold during slavery to deep south plantations, thus establishing the settlement. A skilled horticulturalist, Plummer named the settlement Mt. Rose after his favorite plant and copious rose gardens. Notably, Adam Plummer kept a diary as an enslaved person which today is the only known living slave diary and is a featured exhibit of the Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Community Museum.
From the History section of Edmonston, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Wyndham Garden Washington DC North BW Parkway
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
5811 Annapolis Road, Cheverly
Churches and places of worship26
First Baptist Church of Deanwood
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Second Washington Chapel of Disciples of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.7 mi
4301 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
Riverdale Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
6513 Queens Chapel Road, University Park
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
School · 3.5 mi
3701 Hayes Street Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
School · 3.3 mi
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne, Washington
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
School · 4.2 mi
5600 East Capitol Street Ne, Washington
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary
School · 5.3 mi
111 O Street Nw, Washington
Healthcare4
Map of Edmonston
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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 (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.
- Bladensburg 1 mi south, about 1 min by car
- East Riverdale 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Hyattsville 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Cottage City 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Brentwood 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Colmar Manor 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Cheverly 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Chillum 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Landover 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- College Park 3 mi north, about 5 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
- Alexandria Extension Bridge 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leland Hospital Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Kenilworthgarden1, Jennifer Boyer from Maryland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Deanwood Old Church, Smallbones, CC0
- Riverdale Park Station Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 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
- Ralph Bunche House 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
- Ash Hill Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- BostwickHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Bealls Pleasure 1936 HABS, John O. Brostrup, Public domain
- Visitors Center & Administration Building - United States National Arboretum, Cliff from Arlington, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Newton Theater, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Brentwood Historic District Dec 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Hilltop Manor Entrance Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Metro One, Pubdog, Public domain
- Hyattsville Armory Side View Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Children's Country Home DC, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Washington House Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Hilleary House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- ODea House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mount Hope Cheverly Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Brick Complex, New York Avenue, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- World War I Memorial, Bladensburg, Maryland 003, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- College Heights Estates Historic District 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Calvert Street in College Park, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marenka House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rushern L. Baker III, Geraldshields11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-12 10 11 22 View south along Maryland State Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) at Decatur Street in Riverdale Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-12 10 14 39 View north along Maryland State Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) at Crittenden Street in Riverdale Park, Prince George's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur Street Bridge 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fall colors - panoramio, Ron Alford, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2008 04 27 - Bladensburg - Buchanan St, Thisisbossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
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