Glen Echo, Maryland

Glen Echo is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, that was chartered in 1904. The population was 279 at the 2020 census.[3]

Glen Echo, Maryland
Town
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Maryland
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Maryland
Coordinates: 38°58′7″N 77°8′33″W
Country United States
State Maryland
CountyMontgomery
Incorporated1904[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
 • Land0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total279
 • Density2,708.74/sq mi (1,050.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20812
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-32900
GNIS feature ID0590313
Websitewww.glenecho.org

History

Glen Echo derives its name from the name of the lots developed by Edward and Edwin Baltzley,[4][5][6][7][8] father of Louis E. Baltzley, and an inventor,[5] before the town was chartered, and who came up with the name c. 1888. Their promotional booklet for the land development was titled "Glen Echo on the Potomac: The Washington Rhine".[9]

The town is known for its Chautauqua cultural events[10] and for Glen Echo Park, a former amusement park that is now a U.S. national park.

Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, lived in Glen Echo, a streetcar ride from her office,[11] from 1897 until her death in 1912.[7]

In the 1980s, Glen Echo designated its town bird as the pileated woodpecker; insect, the spicebush swallowtail; tree, the eastern sycamore; and wildflower, the heartleaf aster.

Geography

Glen Echo is located in southern Montgomery County at 38°58′07″N 77°08′33″W,[12] overlooking the Potomac River. Its northeast border is MacArthur Boulevard, while its southwest border is the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It is bordered to the north by Bannockburn in Bethesda, to the east and south by Brookmont, and to the west by Cabin John.

The Clara Barton Parkway runs through the southwest side of the town, parallel to the C&O Canal. The parkway leads west 2 miles (3 km) to the Capital Beltway (I-495) and southeast 6 miles (10 km) to Georgetown in Washington, D.C.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Glen Echo has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), all land.[2]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910203—
192023515.8%
1930222−5.5%
194039577.9%
1950356−9.9%
1960310−12.9%
1970297−4.2%
1980229−22.9%
19902342.2%
20002423.4%
20102555.4%
20202799.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 255 people, 96 households, and 66 families living in the town. The population density was 2,550.0 inhabitants per square mile (984.6/km2). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 1,000.0 per square mile (386.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.5% White, 1.2% African American, 2.4% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 96 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the town was 42.4 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 242 people, 91 households, and 63 families living in the town. The population density was 2,217.8 inhabitants per square mile (856.3/km2). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 852.3 per square mile (329.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.87% White, 2.48% African American, 1.24% Asian, 0.41% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 91 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $122,409, and the median income for a family was $134,741. Males had a median income of $64,375 versus $76,784 for females. The per capita income for the town was $56,728. None of the families and 1.7% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education

Glen Echo is served by Montgomery County Public Schools.

Schools that serve Glen Echo include:

Transportation
Clara Barton Parkway southeastbound in Glen Echo, approaching the MacArthur Boulevard interchange

The most prominent roads serving Glen Echo directly are the Clara Barton Parkway and its spur, the Cabin John Parkway, which intersect at the west end of the town. Access to the residential and commercial properties in the town is via an interchange with MacArthur Boulevard just southeast of the town limits. MacArthur Boulevard intersects with most streets within the town, though it is not actually within the town limits. Maryland Route 188 and Maryland Route 614 also end at MacArthur Boulevard just beyond the town limits.

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "Glen Echo". Maryland Manual. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  2. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  3. "P1. Race – Glen Echo town, Maryland: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  4. Hales, Linda (May 20, 2006). "A Big Clip Job? Think Washington". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  6. Cook, Richard A. (1997). "Glen Echo". Glen Echo, Maryland & Cabin John Bridge. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  7. Cook, Richard A. (1997). "The Town of Glen Echo, Maryland". Glen Echo, Maryland & Cabin John Bridge. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  8. "Creator: Baltzley, Edwin". Historical Society of Washington, D.C. Retrieved August 12, 2022 – via PastPerfect Online.
  9. "Frequently Asked Questions". nps.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  10. Cook, Richard A. (1997). "A History of the Glen Echo Chautauqua". Glen Echo, Maryland & Cabin John Bridge. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  11. "Clara Barton Site to American Red Cross - National Headquarters". Google Maps. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  12. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  15. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  16. "The Story of My Childhood". World Digital Library. 1907. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  17. Roger Tory Peterson: A Biography. 2007. Douglas Carlson. Univ of Texas Press
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