Jessup, Maryland
Jessup is a community of 9,931 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, founded in 1863.
Why visit Jessup
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, Guilford Quarry Pratt Through Truss Bridge, National Cryptologic Museum and Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Jessup
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About Jessup
Jessup is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 10,535.
From the Wikipedia article Jessup, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts
Cinema and theater · 3.7 mi
Theater school in Columbia, Maryland, USA
Guilford Quarry Pratt Through Truss Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in Guilford, Maryland
Museums and landmarks8
National Cryptologic Museum
Museum · 2.3 mi
Museum in Maryland
8290 Colony Seven Road, Annapolis Junction
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic truss bridge in Savage, Maryland, United States
Commodore Joshua Barney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Grassland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Human settlement in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Savage Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Shopping complex and historic cotton mill in Maryland, United States of America
Savage Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Troy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
NSA Hall of Honor
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Memorial at the National Security Agency headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes73
Baltimore Coffee and Tea Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
10150 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction
Mo - Fr 06:30-16:00
CaribeExpress
Restaurant · Caribbean · 1.6 mi
8530 Washington Boulevard, Jessup
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Sushi Q7 Jessup/Laurel
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.6 mi
8530 Washington Boulevard, Jessup
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
China Dragon
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
8610 Washington Boulevard, Jessup
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:30
El Paisa
Restaurant · Mexican, Peruvian · 1.7 mi
7150 Montevideo Road, Jessup
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Pizzeria Santa Lucia
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
8610 Washington Boulevard, Jessup
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
61 more on the map.
History
Jessup is located near the site of the historic Spurrier's Tavern, a farm and tavern located on the post road between Baltimore and Washington (Route One) where George Washington traveled regularly.
The location of the town was named Pierceland on early maps, but the post-civil war name more commonly given was Jessup's Cut, or Jessop's Cut, a post village in Howard County on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The name is generally attributed to Jonathan Jessup, a civil engineer who worked on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the hand-dug "cut" through Merrill's Ridge he managed as a project. The crews took over 200,000 tons of clay from the clay hill that blocked the trains in freezing weather. The clay was turned into bricks by some of the prisoners from the Maryland Penitentiary who also worked on the Maryland House of Corrections when it was being built. Some of those inmates were then transferred to the House of Correction and they knew the walls were made from Jessup's Cut, hence "the CUT". The name was shortened to Jessups in 1963. Into the mid 20th century, the town was called "Jessups", then was shortened to "Jessup".
From the History section of Jessup, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
7795 Arundel Mills Boulevard, Hanover
Churches and places of worship17
Christ Church Guilford
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Trinity Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Asbury United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.7 mi
10420 Guilford Road, Jessup
Saint Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.6 mi
7850 Parkside Boulevard, Hanover
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare3
Kaiser Permanente Columbia Gateway Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
7070 Samuel Morse Drive, Columbia
Map of Jessup
201 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 | 3.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Baltimore Wash Intl Ap 72406 (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
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
Tipton Airport (FME) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fort Meade 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Maryland City 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Elkridge 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Severn 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- North Laurel 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Ilchester 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Columbia 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Laurel 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Scaggsville 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Odenton 7 mi southeast, about 12 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
- MARC 64 Jessup MD June 94 - Flickr - drewj1946, Drew Jacksich from San Jose, CA, The Republic of California, CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Cryptologic Museum, Coolcaesar at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bollman-bridge-1, William E. Barrett, Public domain
- Savage Mill Workers Housing Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Savage Mill Tower Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Christ Church Guilford Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Trinity Church Elkridge Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Troy Mansion, Debbieswagner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grassland at Annapolis Junction 02, WinkyDinkyDoo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Guilford Bridge, HCM1851, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hall honor, U.S. National Security Agency (Transfered by OS /Original uploaded by Sephiroth storm ), Public domain
- Trinity Episcopal Church Elkridge MD2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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