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Upper Marlboro
Prince George's County, Maryland
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 20772, 20770, 20774
- Population: 648
- Avg. Household Income: 52813
- Avg. Commute Time: 21.0 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
The actual town of Upper Marlboro is a very small--spanning 0.4 square miles and with a population of only 648 as of the 2000 US census. The US Census Bureau defines the Greater Upper Marlboro census designated place and Upper Marlboro the town as two separate entities.
Previously called Upper Marlborough, the name was shortened to Upper Marlboro and was established in 1706. The town was named after the First Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, who was known for serving in the War of the Spanish Succession. During the 1700s, the residents were mainly merchants, lawyers and businessmen, and entertainment came in the form of horse racing. Upper Marlboro was known for being the "equestrian capital" of southern Maryland and remains the county seat for Prince George's County.
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.