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Camp Springs
Prince George's County, Maryland
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 20748
- Population: 17968
- Avg. Household Income: 69371
- Avg. Commute Time: 38.0 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
Camp Springs is a suburb located along Route 5 and the Capital Beltway. To the north are Hillcrest Heights, Suitland and Forestville. To the south and east is the Andrews Air Force Base. In the 1850s, a small church near Camp Springs was used as a sleeping quarter for Union troops. The area grew and became a base during the Civil War. This base called Camp Springs Army Air Field was later renamed as the Andrews Air Force Base.
Today, that church where soldiers slept is still in use on the base. With AAFB nearby, there are a number of tourist spots with museums and parks.
County Description
Formed in 1696, Prince George's County is a suburban county that spans 487 square miles and lies just 37 miles south of Baltimore. The county was named after Prince George of Denmark, and was created from parts of Charles and Calvert Counties.
Prince George's County has many apartment communities available, which are convenient to both higher education and major employment opportunities. Nearby colleges include Bowie State University, Capitol College, Prince George's Community College, Strayer University, and the University of Maryland (UMD). Employment can be found in both the transportation and trade sectors, and the area has a large number of technological firms. Washington DC is just minutes away too, which makes Prince George's County a convenient location to live if you work in DC.
Major points of interest include the Washington Redskins' FedEx Field, BET Sound Stage, Andrews Air Force Base, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the USDA Research Center. Recreational areas range from several shopping town centers to acres of parklands.