Brandywine, Maryland | |
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 Location of Brandywine, Maryland | |
| Coordinates:38°41′55″N76°50′57″W / 38.69861°N 76.84917°W /38.69861; -76.84917 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.12 sq mi (54.70 km2) |
| • Land | 21.04 sq mi (54.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.077 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,550 |
| • Density | 501/sq mi (193.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 20613 |
| Area codes | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-09325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0597115 |
| Website | www |
Brandywine is the name of an unincorporated area inPrince George's County,Maryland, United States, that refers both to acensus-designated place (CDP) and a zip code area which is much larger (20613), whose areas overlap.[2] The population of Brandywine at the2020 U.S. census was 10,550 for the CDP,[3] and the population ofZIP code 20613 was 11,860 in 2010.[4]
Brandywine is in the southernmost area of Prince George’s County, surrounded by a rural setting. It is in theSouthern Maryland region. Brandywine is also a suburb of two cities: it lies within the outersuburban Washington D.C. area and is also a close suburb ofWaldorf.
The CDP and town are adjacent to the southern border of Prince George's County, lying east and west of busyMaryland Route 5/U.S. Route 301, which merge at Brandywine. Brandywine CDP is bordered byAccokeek to the west,Clinton andRosaryville to the north,Croom to the northeast, andCedarville to the southeast, all in Prince George's County.Waldorf inCharles County borders Brandywine to the south. The Brandywine zip code area encompasses parts of both counties and includesCedarville andBaden.
Designated as part of the Prince George's County rural tier,[5] it is primarily rural with a suburban and commercial center.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,410 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,719 | 376.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,550 | 57.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2010[7] 2020[8] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 1,287 | 993 | 19.15% | 9.41% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 4,812 | 8,026 | 71.62% | 76.08% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 35 | 46 | 0.52% | 0.44% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 138 | 230 | 2.05% | 2.18% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 4 | 48 | 0.06% | 0.45% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 147 | 465 | 2.19% | 4.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 295 | 739 | 4.39% | 7.00% |
| Total | 6,719 | 10,550 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of thecensus[9] of 2000, there were 1,410 people, 478 households, and 377 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 320.4 inhabitants per square mile (123.7/km2). There were 501 housing units at an average density of 113.8 per square mile (43.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.24%White, 38.23%African American, 1.13%Native American, 1.13%Asian, 0.07%Pacific Islander, 0.57% fromother races, and 2.62% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.71% of the population.
There were 478 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% weremarried couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,063, and the median income for a family was $64,038. Males had a median income of $41,783 versus $35,242 for females. Theper capita income for the CDP was $19,035. About 8.6% of families and 10.1% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.
William H. Early named the town of Brandywine as property he owned in the mid-19th century. The CDP consists of the property he owned in the 19th century. It is thought to be named after theBattle of Brandywine of theAmerican Revolutionary War. Brandywine was developed on theBaltimore and Potomac Railroad'sPope Creek (Southern Maryland) line in about 1873 and was the only town on the route that developed into a railroad town.[10]
On September 1, 1877, around 4 p.m., a small 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Brandywine.[11]
In 1912, theBank of Brandywine was chartered from what had previously been the Southern Maryland German-American Bank.[12][13]
Although located between the substantial bedroom cities of Clinton and Waldorf, Brandywine remained rural until after the turn of the twenty-first century, when shopping centers—including big-box stores—and small residential developments were built. Despite the building of both a major highway overpass and a roundabout in 2019, the community is still notorious for traffic slowdowns due to both daily local commuters and interstate travelers. As of 2024, two new townhouse developments are under construction.
The following is a list of historic sites in Brandywine, which includes Baden and T.B. identified by theMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, none of which are currently museums:[14][failed verification][15][failed verification]
| Site Name | Image | Location | M-NCPPC Inventory Number | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Swamp School |  | 19011 Croom Road | 87A-057 | Designated in 2009; Officially 1899 "Colored School No. 2, District 8" in Horsehead |
| 2 | Black Walnut Thicket |  | 15508 Letcher Road East | 86B-010 | Located at Baden; 1856 plantation house, extensively altered in 1930s |
| 3 | Chapel of the Incarnation |  | 14070 Brandywine Road | 85A-032-27 | Listed on theNational Register of Historic Places, 2000-12-13 |
| 4 | Charles S. Early House |  | 14280 Brandywine Road | 85B-010 | 1870, 2-story, gable roof farmhouse |
| 5 | William W. Early House |  | 13907 Cherry Tree Crossing Road | 85A-032-09 | Listed on theNational Register of Historic Places, as of 1988-06-30; privately owned |
| 6 | Gibbons Methodist Episcopal Church Site and Educational Building | 14107 Gibbons Church Road | 86B-1 | ||
| 7 | Gwynn Park Manor | 7911 Dyson Road | 85A-013 | Located at T.B. | |
| 8 | Kalmia (Kalaird) | 15110 Nelson Perrie Road | 86B-009 | Located at Baden | |
| 9 | Marlow-Huntt Store and Casket Shop | 13700 and 13702 Old Brandywine Road | 85A-033-14 | Located at T.B. | |
| 10 | Old Bank of Brandywine | 14110 Brandywine Road | 85A-032-30 | ||
| 11 | Poplar Hill School | 19104 Croom Road | 87A-12 | Located at Baden | |
| 12 | Rosemount (Skinner-Martin House) | 13201 Martin Road | 86B-002 | ||
| 13 | St. Paul's Parish Church |  | SE of Brandywine off MD 381 | 86B-014 | Located at Baden. Listed on theNational Register of Historic Places, 1977-09-15 |
| 14 | St. Thomas Methodist Episcopal Church | 18810 Aquasco Road | 87A-10 | Located at Baden | |
| 15 | T.B. School | 14000 Crain Highway | 85A-26 | ||
| 15 | United-Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church | 6810 Floral Park Road | 85A-018 | ||
| 17 | William H. Townshend House | 12804 Windbrook Drive | 81B-007 | ||
| 18 | Sasscer Tobacco Barn | 13400 Molly Berry Road | 86B-038 |
The Brandywine community includesGwynn Park High School, several well-known automobile salvage lots, a construction equipment vehicle sales lot, and a large furniture warehouse. A large commercial center was created with the development of Brandywine Crossing shopping center's opening in October 2008[16] and growing to 800,000 SF with 49 commercial spaces as of 2016.[17] The community's new Southern Area Aquatics and Recreational Complex offers services to residents of all ages.
Prince George's County Police Department District 5 Station inClinton and District 7 Station inFort Washington serve the community.[18][19]
TheU.S. Postal Service operates the Brandywine Post Office.[20]
AUnited States Armed Forces communications receiving facility, known as the Brandywine Receiver Site, is located in Brandywine.[21][22] It is associated withJoint Base Andrews.[21]
Brandywine residents are assigned to schools inPrince George's County Public Schools.[23]
Residential areas of the CDP area are zoned to Brandywine Elementary School,[24] Gwynn Park Middle School,[25] andGwynn Park High School.[26]
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