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Scaggsville, MD

Scaggsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is situated near the southeastern tip of Howard County, between Laurel and Fulton. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 24,333. The town mainly consists of residences, with some commercial establishments. Scaggsville generally falls within ZIP code 20723, assigned to Laurel, though the town formerly had its own post office. 

At the 2000 census, the Scaggsville area was counted as part of the North Laurel census-designated place.

The town is named for the Scaggs family, who settled 700 acres (2.8 km²) of farmland in the 1830s and continue to live in the region. The area also used the name "Hells Corner" as a postal address in Civil War times. The historic path running through town was shown on maps as far back as 1795. This path is now named Lime Kiln Road, Scaggsville Road, and Whiskey Bottom Road. In the 19th century, Scaggsville was a stagecoach stop on the trip from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore. Stagecoaches would ford the Patuxent River until a wooden bridge was built in 1859, which washed out in an 1868 flood. In 1877 the community built a second southern road between Water's store in Fulton to the Souder House near Laurel, now known as Stansfield, Harding, and Murphy Road. Three additional bridges were washed out by 1883 before a steel truss bridge was built. In 1941, the Maryland Gazette reported that the town consisted of 15 households. Today, it has grown to a suburban community made up of several neighborhoods.

Scaggsville is located in southern Howard County, bordered by Fulton to the west, Columbia to the north, North Laurel to the southeast, West Laurel in Prince George's County to the south, and Burtonsville in Montgomery County to the southwest. 

The Patuxent River forms the southern edge of the Scaggsville CDP, as well as the Howard County line. U.S. Route 29 follows the western edge of the CDP, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to Columbia and south 19 miles (31 km) to downtown Washington, D.C. Interstate 95 forms the eastern edge of the CDP, leading northeast 18 miles (29 km) to downtown Baltimore and southwest 9 miles (14 km) to Washington's Beltway. Maryland Route 216 runs east-west through the center of Scaggsville, connecting US 29 and I-95, and leads 4 miles (6 km) southeast to Laurel.

Scaggsville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Howard County General Hospital combines the convenience of a full range of hospital and wellness services, with more than 1000 affiliated doctors in nearly 100 clinical specialties. Gold's Gym and LA Fitness offer a range of fitness classes, personal training, and gym equipment for all fitness levels. Shift Yoga provides yoga classes focusing on relaxation, flexibility, and strength training. Columbia Association - Supreme Sports Club offers swimming pools, fitness studios, and wellness programs including yoga and Pilates. Robinson Nature Center provides hiking trails, educational programs, and activities promoting outdoor wellness. CrossFit Cove specializes in CrossFit training programs aimed at improving overall fitness and strength.

Top sites in Scaggsville, MD include the Robinson Nature Center, Centennial Park, and the African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM).

Population: 10,793 (2022). Area: 5.39 sq mi (13.95 km²). Elevation: 300 ft (91 m). ZIP Code: 20723. Area code: 410, 443. Population: 24,333 (2010).

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How did Scaggsville, MD get its name?

Scaggsville is a suburban Maryland enclave with a long history. The area owes its name to Englishman Alfred Scaggs, who, in the 1820s, ventured to America, married, and built a home in what is now Howard County. He and his wife, Mary Ann Hyatt Duvall Scaggs, continued to accumulate land — more than 400 acres in total — which was divided among Mary Ann, their eight children, and their grandchildren upon his death in 1875.

What are the demographics of Scaggsville, MD?

With 10,793 people, Scaggsville is the 126th most populated city in the state of Maryland out of 528 cities. The largest Scaggsville racial/ethnic groups are White (50.9%) followed by Asian (21.1%) and Black (17.3%). In 2022, the median household income of Scaggsville households was $176,995. Scaggsville households made slightly more than Huntingtown households ($175,341) and St. Leonard households ($173,846) . However, 0.6% of Scaggsville families live in poverty.

Is Scaggsville, MD a good place to live?

Scaggsville is in Howard County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Scaggsville offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Scaggsville there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. The public schools in Scaggsville are highly rated.

Sources

Howard County

Wikipedia

Washington Post

Maryland Demographics

Niche

Robinson Nature Center

Centennial Park

African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM)

Howard County General Hospital

Gold's Gym

LA Fitness

Shift Yoga

Columbia Association - Supreme Sports Club

Robinson Nature Center

CrossFit Cove

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