Arnold, Maryland

Arnold, Maryland
—  CDP  —
Location of Arnold, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°2′50″N 76°29′48″W / 39.04722°N 76.49667°W / 39.04722; -76.49667Coordinates: 39°2′50″N 76°29′48″W / 39.04722°N 76.49667°W / 39.04722; -76.49667
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Anne Arundel
Area
– Total	13.4 sq mi (34.7 km2)
– Land	10.8 sq mi (28.0 km2)
– Water	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km2)
Elevation	128 ft (39 m)
Population (2000)
– Total	23,422
– Density	2,168.7/sq mi (837.4/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
– Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	21012
Area code(s)	410
FIPS code	24-02275
GNIS feature ID	0582920

Arnold is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 23,422 at the 2000 census. Neighborhoods straddle College Parkway and Ritchie Highway. Arnold is located on the scenic Broadneck peninsula. The ZIP code is 21012.

History

The early settlement of Arnold, an area between the Magothy and Severn rivers, began with the farm of John Arnold. Arnold, a veteran of the War of 1812, acquired 300 acres (1.2 km²) on the north side of the Severn River. [1]

Education

Arnold is served by the Anne Arundel County Public School System.

Elementary Schools:

• Belvedere Elementary
• Broadneck Elementary
• Arnold Elementary
• Windsor Farm Elementary

Middle Schools:

• Severn River Middle School
• Magothy River Middle School

High School:

• Broadneck High School

Private Schools:

• Chesapeake Academy

Geography

Arnold is located at 39°2′50″N 76°29′48″W / 39.04722°N 76.49667°W / 39.04722; -76.49667 (39.047263, -76.496552)^[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.4 square miles (35 km²), of which, 10.8 square miles (28 km²) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it (19.46%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 23,422 people, 8,373 households, and 6,396 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,168.7 people per square mile (837.3/km²). There were 8,623 housing units at an average density of 798.4 per square mile (308.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.49% White, 4.83% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.

There were 8,373 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

According to a 2007 estimate,^[3] the median income for a household in the CDP was $93,480, and the median income for a family was $106,327. Males had a median income of $52,345 versus $36,337 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,236. About 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Local attractions

Arnold contains many scenic riversides with cliffs and beaches, providing plenty of places for leisure and sightseeing. There are 12 marinas in Arnold. The Baltimore-Annapolis Bike Trail links Arnold to Annapolis and Severna Park with jogging and biking recreation. Arnold Park hosts a playground and provides open ball fields for sporting. Twin Oaks Park provides play equipment and a walking trail. Broadneck Park is also located on the peninsula; this park has two enclosed areas for dogs (small and large). Bay Hills Golf Club was designed in 1969 by renowned golf course architect Ed Ault. The scenic 18 hole golf course finds its beauty in its wooded rolling terrain.

Arnold is located 5 miles (8.0 km) from historic downtown Annapolis. Sandy Point State Park is approximately two or three miles (5 km) east of Arnold proper and includes a beach on the Chesapeake Bay in proximity to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the Sandy Point Lighthouse. Marshes and creeks in the park are home to wildlife found throughout the Chesapeake Bay, including blue crabs, herons, terrapins, rockfish, and eagles.

Anne Arundel Community College is located in Arnold along College Parkway, and is annually rated one of the top community colleges in the nation.^{[citation needed]} Historic synagogue Temple Beth Shalom also calls Arnold its home.

Maryland's State Tree. The Wilmer Stone White Oak in Arnold Park is set to be dedicated as the Maryland State Tree. The 200-year-old tree scored 402 points under a system that awards points for a tree's height, circumference and crown. It was named for the late Wilmer Stone, a noted forester who once owned the Arnold Park property where it stands. With a height of 128 feet (39 m), a crown spread of 83 feet (25 m) and a circumference of 253 inches (6,400 mm), the resulting score of 402 is higher than for any other white oak in Maryland. The Wilmer Stone White Oak now stands as the Maryland Champion of its species. As such, it is now eligible to become the official State Tree. A portion of the oak was destroyed in 1988, making it jut out to the side in a broken Y formation, or it would have surpassed the National Champion in Virginia, a 427 pointer. The honored tree stands proudly in the silent Arnold forest, broken only by the calls of ospreys, wrens, blue jays and cardinals. Deer and fox also populate the woodlands, darting among the black locust trees, wild grape vines and Virginia creeper. [2]

Tall Trees of Chase Creek Woods. Chase Creek Woods in Arnold is the tallest privately-owned woodland known in the eastern United States, having an index of 130.19 feet (39.68 m) for the ten tallest species. The variety of habitat supports large examples of nearly fifty native tree species. Chase Creek Woods is home to twelve of the tallest of their species on record in Maryland. Despite recent development, Chase Creek Woods is one of the county’s outstanding natural areas. The 2003 study indicates that Chase Creek Woods is an important natural area worthy of protection. [3]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Dr. King’s memorial is the first in Maryland to be erected in his Honor. He stands in Arnold’s Anne Arundel Community College’s west campus on a well-maintained terrace overlooking an outdoor amphitheater. Behind the statue, five bronze plaques mounted on a stone wall quote King’s speeches calling for equal opportunities in education and a just society. The Statue is nine feet six inches and mounted on a five-foot granite base. [4]

Nearby communities

Though there are only two incorporated towns in Anne Arundel County, nearby locations to Arnold include:

• Annapolis, Maryland
  • United States Naval Academy
• Cape St. Claire, Maryland
• Herald Harbor, Maryland
• Lake Shore, Maryland
• Parole, Maryland
• Pasadena, Maryland
• Severna Park, Maryland

Proximity

• Annapolis, MD 5 mi (8.0 km)
• Baltimore, MD 24 mi (39 km)
• Washington DC 35 mi (56 km)
• Alexandria, VA 42 mi (68 km)
• Rehoboth Beach, DE 90 mi (140 km)
• Ocean City, MD 118 mi (190 km)
• Philadelphia, PA 119 mi (192 km)
• Atlantic City, NJ 162 mi (261 km)
• New York, NY 210 mi (340 km)

References

1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
3. ^ http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=arnold&_cityTown=arnold&_state=04000US24&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010

External links

• History of Arnold, Maryland