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Urbana, Maryland
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Urbana (/ərˈbænə/ ər-BAN-ə) is a suburban census-designated place located in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It lies at the I-270/MD 80 interchange, approximately 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-east of Frederick and about 37 miles (60 km) north-west of Washington, D.C. Urbana started to develop circa 1999 and, as of the 2010 census, had a population of 9,175.[3] It is part of the Washington metropolitan area.
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History
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18th, 19th, and 20th centuries
The Urbana area was first settled in 1730.[4]
Urbana is the site of Landon House, which was built in 1754 along the Rappahannock River around Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was used as a seminary for girls.[5] In 1840, Landon House was moved by boat to Washington and then by oxcarts to its present site in Urbana.[5] Landon House later served as a military academy and a hospital during the Civil War.[6] Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's officers held a dance at Landon House in 1862.[5] During the dance, Union cavalry advanced on the house, but the Confederate military drove the Union forces away and the dance continued.[5]
Zion Episcopal Church was built in 1802 and served as a house of worship until badly damaged by fire in 1961. Since 2005, it has been restored to its original condition as a museum.[7] Amelung House and Glassworks were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[8] Stancioff House was listed in 1975, and Fat Oxen in 1979.[8]
2000–2010
In 2006, the Urbana Regional Library and Senior Center opened on Amelung Street. The facility includes three floors and over 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2).[9]
The diverse population was named "The 2009 Best Selling Community in Maryland".[10]
2010–present
As of the 2010 census, Urbana had a population of 9,175 people, an increase from 622 residents in 2000.[citation needed]
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Geography
Urbana is located in southeastern Frederick County.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Urbana CDP has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.2 km2), of which 6.6 square miles (17.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.95%, is water.[3]
Climate
Urbana is part of the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers, cool winters, and ample precipitation year-round. It is above the Fall Line, which gives it slightly lower year-round temperatures than cities to the south, such as Washington, D.C.
On average, Urbana gets about 40 inches (1,000 mm) of rain (April and May being the two rainiest months on average with nine days of rain each) and 25 inches (640 mm) of snow per year. July is the warmest month, with an average high of approximately 86 °F (30 °C).
The coldest month is January, with an average low of around 23 °F (−5 °C). Urbana experiences rain an average of 112.6 days of the year.[12]
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Demographics
As of the 2010 U.S. Census,[14] there were 9,175 people and 2,804 households residing in the Urbana census-designated place. The population density was 1,411.5 inhabitants per square mile (545.0/km2). Ethnically, the population is made up of 66.7% White, 9.0% African-American, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 17.5% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 4.1% of two or more races, and 10.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Economy
Businesses in Urbana include:
- The regional data center for Fannie Mae, the first building constructed in the Urbana Corporate Center. Built in 2004, the facility is a 220,000 sq. ft.[15]
Parks and recreation
Parks include:
Government
Despite rapid development, Urbana has not been incorporated as a town or a city. It has no official mayor or city council and is governed by Frederick County. It is represented by District 2 Council Member Steve McKay of the Frederick County council.
Education
Public schools in Urbana are part of the Frederick County Public Schools (Maryland) system. Schools located in Urbana include:[20]
- Urbana High School
- Urbana Middle School
- Urbana Elementary School
- Centerville Elementary School
- Sugarloaf Elementary School
Infrastructure
Roads include:
References
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