Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Baltimore. The population of Glen Burnie was 67,639 at the 2010 census.
History[edit | edit source]
Glen Burnie was established in 1812 by district attorney Elias Glenn. The name was changed to "Glennsbourne Farm", and eventually "Glenburnie", as the property was passed through Glenn's descendants. Records also show the name as "Tracey's Station" and "Myrtle", after local postmaster Samuel Sewell Tracey and one of Tracey's boarders, before the final decision was made.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Glen Burnie is a suburb of Baltimore. It is located at 39°9′36″N 76°36′38″W (39.159982, -76.611582). The Interstate 695, also known as the Baltimore Beltway, crosses over Route 10 in Glen Burnie. The combined segment of I-895 and Route 2 is known as the Harbor Tunnel Thruway.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the census of 2010, there were 67,639 people, 26,461 households, and 17,210 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,111.2 people per square mile (1,589.6/km²).
Education[edit | edit source]
Glen Burnie is home to several schools, both public and private, that serve the area's educational needs from pre-K through high school. These include Glen Burnie High School, Marley Middle School, and Point Pleasant Elementary School.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Glen Burnie is served by the Baltimore Light Rail and the Maryland Transit Administration's bus service, providing access to Baltimore and other areas in the region.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Several notable individuals hail from Glen Burnie, including Toni Braxton, a Grammy-winning singer, and Steve Bisciotti, owner of the Baltimore Ravens.
See also[edit | edit source]
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