Glen Burnie, Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States.
Glen Burnie extends across 17.32 square miles of land and 0.71 square miles of water, forming a substantial residential area north of Baltimore.
The settlement originated in 1812 when Elias Glenn established his property named Glennsburne, which underwent name modifications until becoming Glen Burnie in 1930.
The community maintains 28,657 households with diverse demographics, reflecting a mixture of racial and ethnic groups with a diversity index of 74 points.
The area connects to Baltimore through multiple transportation options, including light rail stops and direct access to Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
Harundale Mall, constructed in Glen Burnie during 1958, marked history as the first enclosed shopping center established east of the Mississippi River.
Location: Anne Arundel County
Inception: 1812
Elevation above the sea: 16 m
Shares border with: Brooklyn Park
GPS coordinates: 39.16000,-76.61060
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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