Welcome to Severna Park ...
Severna Park is located in Anne Arundel County<1>.
The location of Severna Park has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Severna Park, you might consider that their post office opened in 1925.
Severna Park is 30 feet [9 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Severna Park lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Severna Park is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (410), (443)<4> and (667).
The ZIP code for Severna Park: 21146<5>
Communities near Severna Park ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Severna Park.
- Baltimore
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- 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>
- Bowie
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowie
- Bowie is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 58,212 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowie <6>
- Annapolis
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- 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>
- Laurel
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- 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 our Gazetteer entry for Laurel
- Laurel is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,548 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel <6>
- Greenbelt
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbelt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbelt
- Greenbelt is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,229 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenbelt <6>
- New Carrollton
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Carrollton
- New Carrollton is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,909 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Carrollton <6>
- Glenarden
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest) - Rock Hall
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- 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
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- 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
- Bellerive Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellerive Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellerive Village
- Bellerive Village is located in Anne Arundel 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 Severna Park. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Severna Park.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Severna Park. 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 Severna Park.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Severna Park ...
Looking for more information about Severna Park? 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 Severna Park, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Severna Park.
Adding Severna Park to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Severna Park 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 Severna Park was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Severna Park post office opened in 1925.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Severna Park.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Severna Park. 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: https://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 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 Severna Park - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Severna Park, 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 Severna Park). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Severna Park 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. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |