Welcome to Tracys Landing ...
Tracys Landing is located in Anne Arundel County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Tracys Landing, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
A typical abbreviation for Tracys Landing: Tracys Lndg. (or less commonly used: Tracys Lndng.)
See our Genealogy Helper Page for Tracys Landing for more information about variations on the name of Tracys Landing.
Tracys Landing is 100 feet [30 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Tracys Landing lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Tracys Landing is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (410), (443)<3> and (667).
The ZIP code for Tracys Landing: 20779<4>
Communities near Tracys Landing ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Tracys Landing.
- Bowie
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- 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 <5>
- Annapolis
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- 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 <5>
- New Carrollton
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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 <5>
- Cheverly
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheverly
- Cheverly is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,417 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheverly <5>
- Glenarden
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest) - Chesapeake Beach
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesapeake Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesapeake Beach
- Chesapeake Beach is located in Calvert County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,066 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesapeake Beach <5>
- District Heights
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for District Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for District Heights
- District Heights is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,979 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for District Heights <5>
- Seat Pleasant
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seat Pleasant
- Seat Pleasant is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,736 people
- Capitol Heights
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitol Heights
- Capitol Heights is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,514 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Capitol Heights <5>
- North Beach
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Beach
- North Beach is located in Calvert County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,054 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Beach <5>
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 Tracys Landing. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Tracys Landing.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Tracys Landing. 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 Tracys Landing.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Tracys Landing. See our Newspapers Page for Tracys Landing.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Tracys Landing ...
Looking for more information about Tracys Landing? 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 Tracys Landing, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Tracys Landing.
Adding Tracys Landing to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Tracys Landing 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 Tracys Landing was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Tracys Landing in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Tracys Landing.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Tracys Landing. 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 elevation is an estimate for the area around Tracys Landing - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Of the area codes for Tracys Landing, area code (443, 667) is an overlay. |
| <4> | 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 Tracys Landing). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Tracys Landing or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |