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 This history of the neighborhood plays a vital part in the identity of its residents. If you have lived in the neighborhood for many years, the neighborhood history is a heartfelt reminder of days gone by.
If you have just come to call the neighborhood home, it is a way to learn more about the new community you have joined. We would love nothing more than to be able to share the history of neighborhood name with all who reside there. If you are interested in writing a brief history of the neighborhood to share with the community, please contact us!
Here is some informmation about our community and the surrrounding area.
West Severna Park
West Severna Park is one of 67 communities listed as members of the Greater Severna Park Council. Our community is bounded by Holland Road on the west, Benfield Road and Evergreen Road on the north, and Cedar Road on the east.
There are approximately 238 homes currently listed in our directory. These are situated on 7 roads, 5 courts, 1 lane and 1 drive throughout the community. Hollyberry Road has the most homes with 47 homes, and Red Oak Court has the fewest with 4 homes.
History of West Severna Park
This research is still underway. If you have information about our community's early origins, please contact your site host for getting this information posted on our community web site.
Severna Park Statistics and Facts
The population of Severna Park is approximately 28,507 (2000), up from 25,879 (1990). The approximate number of families is 9,741 (2000), up from 8,843 (1990).
The amount of land area in Severna Park is 33.464 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 6.796 sq kilometers. Severna Park is positioned 39.08 degrees north of the equator and 76.57 degrees west of the prime meridian.
The distance to Washington DC is 28 miles.
The distance to the Maryland state capital is 8 miles. (as the crow flies)
Severna Park per capita income is $62,730.
Severna Park History
In her story about 'Jones A Community that Gets in the Blood,' Capital, 4 May 1983, Christine Neuberger remarks: 'What many probably don't know is that Severna Park was called that only after a black woman dreamed up the name to win a contest held in the late 19th century.'
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