Welcome to Sparrows Point ...
Sparrows Point is located in Baltimore County<1>.
The location of Sparrows Point has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Sparrows Point, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
A typical abbreviation for Sparrows Point: Sparrows Pt.
See our Genealogy Helper Page for Sparrows Point for more information about variations on the name of Sparrows Point.
Sparrows Point is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Sparrows Point lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Sparrows Point is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (410), (443)<4> and (667).
The ZIP code for Sparrows Point: 21219<5>
Websites for Sparrows Point ...
Chamber of Commerce: www.baltcountycc.com/
Although we don't have any websites that are specific to Sparrows Point, the following might be of interest:
Communities near Sparrows Point ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Sparrows Point.
- Baltimore
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baltimore
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City
- Population from the 2020 Census: 586,131 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baltimore <6>
- Annapolis
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annapolis
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 39,524 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annapolis <6>
- Rock Hall
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hall
- Rock Hall is located in Kent County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,255 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rock Hall <6>
- Highland Beach
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Beach
- Highland Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 111 people
- Riviera Beach
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riviera Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riviera Beach
- Riviera Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Hartland Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland Village
- Hartland Village is located in Baltimore County
- Pine Grove Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove Village
- Pine Grove Village is located in Anne Arundel County
- Stoneybrook Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoneybrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneybrook Village
- Stoneybrook Village is located in Anne Arundel County
- Arundel Village
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arundel Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arundel Village
- Arundel Village is located in Anne Arundel County
- Brooklyn
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Sparrows Point. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Sparrows Point.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Sparrows Point. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Sparrows Point.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Sparrows Point. See our Newspapers Page for Sparrows Point.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sparrows Point ...
Looking for more information about Sparrows Point? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Sparrows Point, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Sparrows Point.
Adding Sparrows Point to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Sparrows Point in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Sparrows Point was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Sparrows Point.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sparrows Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Baltimore County: www.co.ba.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maryland's counties, including Baltimore, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Sparrows Point - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Sparrows Point, area code (443, 667) is an overlay. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Sparrows Point). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Sparrows Point or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |