Welcome to Arnold ...
Arnold is located in Anne Arundel County<1>.
The location of Arnold has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Arnold is 130 feet [40 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Arnold lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Arnold: (410), (443)<4> and (667).
The ZIP code for Arnold: 21012<5>
Communities Also Named Arnold ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 39 communities that are also named Arnold - they are located in Alabama, British Columbia, California (3), Georgia (6), Illinois (2), Iowa, Kansas (3), Kentucky (2), Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan (3), Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Pennsylvania (2), Texas, West Virginia (2) and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Arnold.
Communities near Arnold ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Arnold.
- Baltimore [Baltimore City]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baltimore
- Baltimore [Baltimore City] lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<6> to the north of Arnold
- Population from the 2020 Census: 586,131 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Baltimore
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baltimore<7>
- Bowie [Prince George's County]
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- Bowie [Prince George's County] lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the southwest of Arnold
- Population from the 2020 Census: 58,212 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowie<7>
- Annapolis [Anne Arundel County]
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- Annapolis [Anne Arundel County] lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<6> to the south of Arnold
- Population from the 2020 Census: 39,524 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annapolis<7>
- Laurel [Prince George's County]
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- Laurel [Prince George's County] lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<6> to the west of Arnold
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,548 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Laurel
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel<7>
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- Rock Hall [Kent County]
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- Rock Hall [Kent County] lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<6> to the northeast of Arnold
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,255 people
- 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 Google Maps centered on Rock Hall
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rock Hall<7>
- Queenstown [Queen Anne's County]
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- Queenstown [Queen Anne's County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<6> to the east of Arnold
- Population from the 2020 Census: 701 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Highland Beach [Anne Arundel County]
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- Highland Beach [Anne Arundel County] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> to the south of Arnold
- Population from the 2020 Census: 111 people
- 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.
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- Arden on the Severn [Anne Arundel County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arden on the Severn
- Arden on the Severn [Anne Arundel County] lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<6> to the northwest of Arnold
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arden on the Severn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Baytowne Village [Anne Arundel County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baytowne Village
- Baytowne Village [Anne Arundel County] lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<6> to the south of Arnold
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baytowne Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Baytowne Village
- Indian Village [Anne Arundel County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
- Indian Village [Anne Arundel County] lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<6> to the north of Arnold
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Rock Hall [Kent County]
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 Arnold. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Arnold.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Arnold. 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 Arnold.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Arnold. See our Newspapers Page for Arnold.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Arnold ...
Looking for more information about Arnold? 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.
In addition to the Tourism page for Arnold, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Arnold.
Adding Arnold to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Arnold in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Arnold was in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Arnold on a map titled Rand McNally Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Arnold on our Genealogy Page.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Visit our Community Index for Maryland
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Arnold. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.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 Anne Arundel, 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 have 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 Arnold - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Arnold, 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 Arnold). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Arnold or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Arnold) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Arnold. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from ArnoldOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Arnold. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0321, Longitude: -76.5027 In this case, the coordinates for Arnold have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |