Scaggsville, Maryland
Scaggsville is a community of 10,564 people in Howard County, Maryland.
Why visit Scaggsville
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Guilford Quarry Pratt Through Truss Bridge, Gorman Farm CSA, Avondale Mill and Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Scaggsville
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About Scaggsville
Scaggsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is situated near the southeastern tip of Howard County, between Laurel and Fulton. The town mainly consists of residences, with some commercial establishments. Scaggsville generally falls within ZIP code 20723, assigned to Laurel, though the town formerly had its own post office.
From the Wikipedia article Scaggsville, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Guilford Quarry Pratt Through Truss Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Guilford, Maryland
Museums and landmarks8
Avondale Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
United States historic place
Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic truss bridge in Savage, Maryland, United States
Commodore Joshua Barney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Laurel station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Train station in Laurel, Maryland, US
Savage Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 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 · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Old Laurel High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Supplee Lane Recreation Area
Park · 1.1 mi
16904 Supplee Lane, Laurel
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Gorman Stream Valley Natural Resource Area
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
7690 Murray Hill Road, Savage
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Facci
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.4 mi
Casual restaurant serving delicious Neopolitan wood-fired pizza & classic Italian cuisine.
7530 Montpelier Road, Laurel
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Ginza of Tokyo
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
Japanese steakhouse serving cooked-to-order meats on a hibachi grill, sushi, udon & bento lunches.
7530 Montpelier Road, Laurel
Mo-Th 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:30-22:00; Sa...
Kloby's Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.4 mi
Restaurant serving finger licking BBQ in a casual dining atmosphere. Pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs, chicken and more!
7500 Montpelier Road, Laurel
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00
La Palapa Too
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
A fun, festive, & casual neighborhood Mexican restaurant, serving traditional fare with margaritas, sangria & other drinks.
7500 Montpelier Road, Laurel
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Ananda
Restaurant · Fine Dining, Indian · 1.7 mi
7421 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Fulton
Su, Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
Decadent A Coffee and Dessert Bar
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.5 mi
11710 East Market Place, Fulton
Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Galliano
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
8110 Westside Boulevard, Fulton
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Mikey & Mel's Deli
Cafe · Bagel, Breakfast, Sandwich · 1.3 mi
East Market Place, Fulton
Su-Th 07:00-16:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-17:00
Royal Cuisine of India
Restaurant · Indian, Chicken, Curry · 1.5 mi
7500 Montpelier Road, Laurel
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Sidamo
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ethiopian, Tea · 1.4 mi
8180 Maple Lawn Boulevard
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
28 more on the map.
History
The town is named for the Scaggs family, who settled 700 acres (2.8 km2) of farmland in the 1830s and continue to live in the region. The area also used the name "Hells Corner" as a postal address in Civil War times. The historic path running through town was shown on maps as far back as 1795. This path is now named Lime Kiln Road, Scaggsville Road, and Whiskey Bottom Road. In the 19th century, Scaggsville was a stagecoach stop on the trip from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore. Stagecoaches would ford the Patuxent River until a wooden bridge was built in 1859, which washed out in an 1868 flood. Three additional bridges washed out by 1883 before a steel truss bridge was built. In 1941, the Maryland Gazette reported that the town consisted of 15 households. Today, it has grown to a suburban community made up of several neighborhoods.
From the History section of Scaggsville, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship9
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
8300 Old Columbia Road, Fulton
Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.2 mi
9805 Lyon Avenue, Laurel
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.2 mi
11795 Scaggsville Road, Fulton
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare6
Center for Advanced Orthopaedics,
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
11810 West Market Place , Fulton
Fulton Pediatric Dental
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
11810 West Market place Suite 202, Fulton
Map of Scaggsville
146 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 50°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Laurel 3 W Hcn (4 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
Howard 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)
- 2016-09-16: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tipton Airport (FME) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- North Laurel 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Burtonsville 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Laurel 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Columbia 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Maryland City 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Fairland 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Cloverly 7 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Calverton 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Beltsville 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Colesville 8 mi southwest, 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
- Bollman-bridge-1, William E. Barrett, Public domain
- Laurel Maryland Railroad Station Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Savage Mill Workers Housing Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Savage Mill Tower Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Avondale Mill Site Laurel MD Jan 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Laurel High School Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Guilford Bridge, HCM1851, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church Laurel Maryland, FlugKerl2, CC BY-SA 4.0
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