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Glenmont, MD

Glenmont is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The United States Census Bureau combined Glenmont with nearby Wheaton to create the census-designated place of Wheaton-Glenmont, from 2000 to 2010. It had a population of 16,710 in 2020.

Due to its unincorporated nature, the boundaries are difficult to precisely define, but the center of the community is located at the intersection of Randolph Road and Georgia Avenue (Maryland State Highway 97).

A brick Colonial manor house, named the Hermitage, was built by John Bowie, Jr., in 1750. Bowie's father, John Bowie, Sr., was a Scottish immigrant who arrived in America around 1705. John Bowie, Jr. purchased the land for 25 cents per acre, and on it he built the Hermitage for his sixteen-year-old son, Allen Bowie, Jr. The property itself was located around where Georgian Forest Park is today. Two years later, John died, and Allen moved to the property. In June 1774, Allen was part of a now-famous meeting at Hungerford's Tavern in today's Rockville where those in attendance fiercely criticized Great Britain and decided they should stop trading with it. During the American Revolution, Allen Bowie commanded a company of troops, which he funded himself.

Allen's son, Washington Bowie, was born in the Hermitage on August 12, 1776. Washington Bowie, nicknamed the merchant prince, later built a mansion at 3124 Q Street NW in Georgetown, which is today called the Bowie-Sevier House. Allen's other son, John, inherited the Hermitage after his father died. John was a doctor, and he fought in the War of 1812.

John Bowie died in 1825, unmarried and without any heirs, and the Hermitage was held in a trust for several Bowie family members. A farmer named J.P. Dodge bought the Hermitage and approximately 160 acres of land in 1865. Dodge owned the house for 35 years until he died in 1900 when his daughters Jacie Dodge and Mrs. Elwood Matthews inherited the Hermitage.

Southwick Briggs, a floriculturist, bought the Hermitage and 125 acres of land from Matthews in 1914. Briggs spent a lot of money decorating and updating the Hermitage and planting flowers on its land. Briggs and his wife died after ten years of living in the Hermitage, and the property was bought by the Kauffman-Goldnamer Company of Washington. The Hermitage was still standing in 1952, a three-story brick house, painted yellow, with a large front porch and a rear flagstone terrace.

Glenmont places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Glenmont's location within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area provides easy access to world-class healthcare institutions, including the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They offer access to cutting-edge treatments and resources for residents. Glenmont Local Park offers walking trails, sports fields, and outdoor fitness stations for community exercise and recreation. Aspen Hill Club is a premier fitness and tennis facility providing group fitness classes, personal training, and tennis lessons. Gold's Gym offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group exercise classes, and personal training services. Tai Sophia Institute provides holistic health education, including programs in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and wellness coaching. Willow Street Yoga offers yoga and meditation classes aimed at enhancing physical health and mental clarity.

Top sites in Glenmont, MD: Wheaton Regional Park, Brookside Gardens, Brookside Nature Center.

Area: 2.82 sq mi (7.31 km²). ZIP Code: 20853. Area Code: 301 and 240. Elevation: 135 m. Population: 16,710 (2020).

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What county is Glenmont, MD in?

Glenmont is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The United States Census Bureau combined Glenmont with nearby Wheaton to create the census-designated place of Wheaton-Glenmont, from 2000 to 2010. It had a population of 16,710 in 2020.

What are the demographics of Glemont, MD?

Glenmont, MD is home to a population of 16.6k people, from which 77.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 45.5% of Glenmont, MD residents were born outside of the country (7.56k people). In 2022, there were 1.14 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (4.67k people) in Glenmont, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.08k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.75k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the history of Glenmont, MD?

A brick Colonial manor house, named the Hermitage, was built by John Bowie, Jr., in 1750. Bowie's father, John Bowie, Sr., was a Scottish immigrant who arrived in America around 1705. John Bowie, Jr. purchased the land for 25 cents per acre, and on it he built the Hermitage for his sixteen-year-old son, Allen Bowie, Jr. The property itself was located around where Georgian Forest Park is today. Two years later, John died, and Allen moved to the property. 

Sources

Montgomery County

Wikipedia

Wheaton Regional Park

Brookside Gardens

Brookside Nature Center

Johns Hopkins Hospital

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Glenmont Local Park

Aspen Hill Club

Gold's Gym

Tai Sophia Institute

Willow Street Yoga

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