Cheverly, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Cheverly is a town in central Maryland
, just outside Washington, D.C.
, United States
. The town was founded in 1918 and it was incorporated in 1931. Cheverly had 6,433 residents as of the 2000 Census.
There is a Washington Metro station
in the southern part of Cheverly, on Columbia Park Road. This station is on the Orange Line
.
Cheverly is home to the Prince George's Hospital Center and the Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts.
Cheverly's ZIP codes are 20784 and 20785.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 6,433 people, 2,258 households, and 1,637 families residing in the town. The population density
was 4,769.9 people per square mile (1,839.8/km²). There were 2,348 housing units at an average density of 1,741.0 per square mile (671.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 33.86% White, 56.79% African American, 0.17% Native American, 2.50% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.22% from other races
, and 3.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.76% of the population.
There were 2,258 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples
living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $65,431, and the median income for a family was $67,540. Males had a median income of $39,237 versus $36,757 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $24,096. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.
. Marshall became the first resident of Cheverly by taking up residence in the restored homestead in 1919. In 1923, the first road, now known as Cheverly Avenue, was completed and paved to
connect the Pennsylvania Railroad
line to Landover Road. Thirty-four
developer-built houses were constructed between 1921 and 1925. Most of the early houses were mail-order designs from
Sears & Roebuck and the McClure Homes Company. Marshall lost control of the Washington
Suburban Realty Company in 1927. Harry Wardman
assumed the position until the company’s bankruptcy in 1929 due
to the stock market crash
.
Incorporation was granted in 1931 to address concerns for better roads and services. During the 1930s and 1940s, the streets were improved and lighting enhanced and the number of residences increased from 135 to 650. Residential construction continued through the 1960s, creating a varied housing stock of early Cape Cod houses, with later ranch, and split-level types. Two garden-style
apartment complexes (Cheverly Terrace and Hanson Arms) were constructed in the early 1960s along Landover Road near the US Route 50
interchange. The community center, town hall, and park facility was built in 1978. Industrial property was established in 1958 on the west side of town and adjacent to US Route 50.
On April 29, 2006 the community held a 75th anniversary celebration at the town community center. The historic home Mount Hope has been the Town’s official symbol since 1931.
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system.
Schools in Cheverly include:
Schools attended by Cheverly residents:
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, just outside Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, United States
United States
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. The town was founded in 1918 and it was incorporated in 1931. Cheverly had 6,433 residents as of the 2000 Census.
There is a Washington Metro station
Cheverly (Washington Metro)
Cheverly is a side platformed Washington Metro station in Cheverly, Maryland, United States. The station was opened on November 20, 1978, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority . Providing service for the Orange Line, the station is the first station going east in...
in the southern part of Cheverly, on Columbia Park Road. This station is on the Orange Line
Orange Line (Washington Metro)
The Orange Line of the Washington Metro consists of 26 rapid transit stations from Vienna to New Carrollton. It has stations in Fairfax County and Arlington, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Prince George's County, Maryland. Half of the line's stations are shared with the Blue Line, and over...
.
Cheverly is home to the Prince George's Hospital Center and the Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts.
Cheverly's ZIP codes are 20784 and 20785.
Bordering areas
- Fairmount HeightsFairmount Heights, MarylandFairmount Heights is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,508 at the 2000 census. The town was formally incorparated in 1935, making the town the second oldest African-American municipality in Prince George's County...
(south) - BladensburgBladensburg, MarylandBladensburg is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,661 at the 2000 census.Bladensburg is from central Washington, DC...
(northwest) - Greater LandoverGreater Landover, MarylandGreater Landover is a census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 22,900 at the 2000 census...
(east) - WoodlawnWoodlawn, Prince George's County, MarylandWoodlawn is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.-Geography:Woodlawn is located at ....
(northeast)
Geography
Cheverly is located at 38°55′28"N 76°54′49"W (38.924478, -76.913488).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 6,433 people, 2,258 households, and 1,637 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,769.9 people per square mile (1,839.8/km²). There were 2,348 housing units at an average density of 1,741.0 per square mile (671.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 33.86% White, 56.79% African American, 0.17% Native American, 2.50% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.22% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.76% of the population.
There were 2,258 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $65,431, and the median income for a family was $67,540. Males had a median income of $39,237 versus $36,757 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $24,096. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.
History
Cheverly was begun as a planned suburb in the early 1900s. The Cheverly area was first platted in 1904 for a 93 acres (376,358 m²) community called Cheverly Gardens. The land was subsequently purchased in 1918 by Robert Marshall, president of the Washington Suburban Realty Company. The Cheverly subdivision platted by Marshall was developed around the 1839 Magruder family homestead known as Mount HopeMount Hope (Cheverly, Maryland)
Mount Hope is located at 1 Cheverly Circle in the town of Cheverly, Prince George's County, Maryland. The house is a two-story, five-bay frame house built in two stages. The three-bay west half was built in about 1839, and the two-bay addition to the east in the 1860s. A one-story kitchen wing...
. Marshall became the first resident of Cheverly by taking up residence in the restored homestead in 1919. In 1923, the first road, now known as Cheverly Avenue, was completed and paved to
connect the Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad was an American Class I railroad, founded in 1846. Commonly referred to as the "Pennsy", the PRR was headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
line to Landover Road. Thirty-four
developer-built houses were constructed between 1921 and 1925. Most of the early houses were mail-order designs from
Sears & Roebuck and the McClure Homes Company. Marshall lost control of the Washington
Suburban Realty Company in 1927. Harry Wardman
Harry Wardman
Harry Wardman was a real estate developer in Washington, D.C. during the early 20th century whose developments included landmark hotels, luxury apartment buildings, and many rowhouses.-Personal life:...
assumed the position until the company’s bankruptcy in 1929 due
to the stock market crash
Wall Street Crash of 1929
The Wall Street Crash of 1929 , also known as the Great Crash, and the Stock Market Crash of 1929, was the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the United States, taking into consideration the full extent and duration of its fallout...
.
Incorporation was granted in 1931 to address concerns for better roads and services. During the 1930s and 1940s, the streets were improved and lighting enhanced and the number of residences increased from 135 to 650. Residential construction continued through the 1960s, creating a varied housing stock of early Cape Cod houses, with later ranch, and split-level types. Two garden-style
apartment complexes (Cheverly Terrace and Hanson Arms) were constructed in the early 1960s along Landover Road near the US Route 50
U.S. Route 50 in Maryland
U.S. Route 50 is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching just over from Ocean City, Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean to West Sacramento, California. In the U.S. state of Maryland, US 50 exists in two sections. The longer of these serves as a major route connecting...
interchange. The community center, town hall, and park facility was built in 1978. Industrial property was established in 1958 on the west side of town and adjacent to US Route 50.
On April 29, 2006 the community held a 75th anniversary celebration at the town community center. The historic home Mount Hope has been the Town’s official symbol since 1931.
Historic sites
The following is a list of historic sites in Cheverly identified by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a bi-county agency that administers parks and planning in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland.-History:...
:
| Site Name | Image | Location | M-NCPPC Inventory Number | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond W. Bellamy House (Belmar) | 2819 Cheverly Avenue | 69-024-22 | ||
| 2 | Crawford’s Adventure Spring | In Cheverly Nature Park, West of Belleview Avenue | 69-024-14 | ||
| 3 | The Magruder Spring | East of Cheverly Avenue and South of Arbor Street | 69-024-13 | ||
| 4 | Mount Hope Mount Hope (Cheverly, Maryland) Mount Hope is located at 1 Cheverly Circle in the town of Cheverly, Prince George's County, Maryland. The house is a two-story, five-bay frame house built in two stages. The three-bay west half was built in about 1839, and the two-bay addition to the east in the 1860s. A one-story kitchen wing... |
 |
1 Cheverly Circle | 69-024-11 | Listed on the National Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation... , 1978-11-29 |
Education
Cheverly is served by the Prince George's County Public SchoolsPrince George's County Public Schools
The Prince George's County Public Schools system is a large school district administered by the government of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States and is overseen by the Maryland State Department of Education...
system.
Schools in Cheverly include:
- Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center (2300 Belleview Avenue)
- Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School (3324 64th Avenue)
- Saint Ambrose Catholic SchoolSaint Ambrose Catholic SchoolSaint Ambrose Catholic School Cheverly, MD is a Catholic school in Cheverly, Maryland. The school is located at 6310 Jason Street, Cheverly, MD 20785. The school is part of the Saint Ambrose parish. The school ranges from pre-kindergarten — grade 8....
(6310 Jason Street)
Schools attended by Cheverly residents:
- Charles Carroll Middle School in New CarrolltonNew Carrollton, MarylandNew Carrollton is a city located in central Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, population was 12,589.New Carrollton is 12.11 miles from central Washington, DC....
- Bladensburg High SchoolBladensburg High SchoolBladensburg High School is a secondary school located in Bladensburg, Maryland.The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district....
in BladensburgBladensburg, MarylandBladensburg is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,661 at the 2000 census.Bladensburg is from central Washington, DC...
Parks and recreation
- Bellamy Park: a memorial to Mr. Raymond Bellamy, Sr. (@Forest Road & Cheverly Avenue)
- Boyd Park: playground, basketball courts, ball fields, tennis courts, barbecue grills, a 3 acres (12,140.6 m²) nature/fitness trail with exercise equipment stations, and (pavilion - available for reservation by residents only at the Town office.) (@State Street and 64th Avenue)
- Cheverly-East Neighborhood Park: playground, basketball courts, ball fields, tennis court. (@ 6600 Block of Oak Street)
- Cheverly-Euclid Neighborhood Park (informally known as Pool Park: playground, basketball courts, ball fields, tennis courts. (@ Euclid Street & Crest Avenue)
- Cheverly Swim and Racquet Club: private club with swimming pool and tennis courts, both clay and har-tru. (@ Euclid Street & Crest Avenue)
- Cheverly-Tuxedo Park: playground, basketball courts, soccer field,softball field and picnic tables. (@ Belleview Avenue & Arbor Street)
- Gast Park (Tot Lot/Cheese Park): playground. (@ Parkway & Inwood Street) NO DOGS ALLOWED.
- Legion Park: memorial to those who died in military service. (@ Forest Road and Cheverly Avenue)
- Magruder Spring Park: location of Magruder Spring, also known as Cheverly Spring.*
- These springs were used by the British in 1814 as they marched on Washington. Both were designated in 1980, as Prince George's County Historic Resources. (@ Cheverly Avenue & Arbor Street)
- Nature Park: woodland area containing Crawford's Adventure Spring. These springs were used by the British in 1814 as they marched on Washington. Both were designated in 1980, as Prince George's County Historic Resources. (@ Crest Avenue & Lockwood Road)
- Town Park: playground, ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, barbecue grills, and (pavilion - available for reservation by residents only at the Town office.) (@ 6401 Forest Road)
- Woodworth Park: playground, nature trail. (@ Wayne Place & Cheverly Park Drive)
Notable residents
- Wayne CurryWayne K. CurryWayne Keith Curry was elected county executive for Prince George's County, Maryland in November 1994, and served two terms as county executive from 1994 to 2002...
, former Prince George's County Executive - Jolene IveyJolene IveyJolene Ivey is an American politician who represents the 47th Legislative District in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate Ivey was born of mixed parents but raised by her African American father and stepmother in Washington, D.C....
, Maryland State Delegate - Michael G. SummersMichael G. SummersMichael G. Summers is the current State Delegate for District 47 in Prince George's County, Maryland. He was born in and he lived in Cheverly, Maryland.-Education:...
, Maryland State Delegate - Victor R. RamirezVictor R. RamirezVictor R. Ramirez is the current State Senator for District 47 in Prince George's County, Maryland. He was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, in 1974. His family soon after moved to the United States and he lived in Mount Rainier, Maryland.-Education:...
, Maryland State Senator - Andrea SeabrookAndrea SeabrookAndrea Seabrook is an American radio reporter for NPR. She began hosting weekend broadcasts of that organization's signature news magazine All Things Considered on September 29, 2007, after six years of primarily reporting on the United States Congress for the same outlet...
, National Public Radio reporter - Gladys Noon Spellman, U.S. Congresswoman
- Rushern Baker, Prince George's County Executive
- Janelle J. Jordan Esq., Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee
External links
- Cheverly town website
- Cheverly Day festival
- Cheverly History (contains various scanned documents)
- Cheverly Parents Resource Center (CPRC)