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City	Fairwood
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Anne Arundel County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.954713
Longitude	-76.776544
Population	7,983
Density	902.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	21122, 20720
Area Code	240, 301
County Seat	Annapolis
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Fairwood, Maryland

Fairwood is a locality in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,983. The population density is 902.8 people per km². Fairwood is located at 38.9547°N, 76.7765°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 21122, 20720.

Fairwood reveals itself through a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of earth and water. It lies 4.0 miles south-southwest of Kent, MD (from Kent, MD: bearing 212°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west of Chestertown. The terrain here slopes gently toward the tidal reaches of Seclude Cove, which lies only three miles from the edge of the neighborhood. Fresh Pond offers a serene mirror to the sky just a mile away, providing a stillness that contrasts with the constant movement of Main Creek. Those who look toward the distant horizon may catch a faint, hazy silhouette of Bacon Ridge, though the land itself remains defined by the low-lying marshes and the proximity of The Hammock. The quality of light during the late afternoon hours turns the tall grasses to a muted gold, casting long shadows across the fields that stretch toward the coast.

Fairwood maintains a steady pulse rooted in the labor of the land and the endurance of its early colonial foundations. Local industry has long looked to the water for sustenance, drawing from the traditions of the Eastern Shore where the economy remains tied to the cycles of the tide. Many residents find work in sectors that honor the region’s maritime heritage, balancing modern demands with the careful stewardship of the local environment. While the pace of commerce is deliberate, the history of the area is preserved in the sturdy architecture and the quiet resilience of the workforce. Bodkin Park serves as a vital anchor for the public, protecting the natural resources that have supported the livelihoods of families for generations.

Fairwood carries a cultural character shaped by the salt air and the unassuming dignity of its inhabitants. Life here follows a rhythm dictated more by the turning of the seasons than by the rush of the outside world. Community gatherings often center around the natural beauty of the nearby landscape, where neighbors share the bounty of the land and the quiet solitude of the marshes. While the area avoids the clamor of larger urban centers, it holds a distinct identity that residents recognize in the specific texture of their daily lives. The spirit of the place is found in the way the morning fog settles over the water, softening the lines of the landscape and inviting a slower, more deliberate way of being.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fairwood East Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 147° SE
Fairwood Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 327° NW
Lake Deborah (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 267° W
Lake View (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 267° W
Overdue Recognition Art Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 110° E
Belt Woods Heritage Conservation (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 173° S
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 049° NE
National Capital Radio & Television Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 130° SE
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 167° S
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 338° N · 26k acres
Globe Comm Wma (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 073° E
Uhler Nrma (State Park) — 4.3 mi, 021° N
Martin Luther King Junior Communications Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 010° N
Hamilton Cemetery (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 303° NW
Gallery 19 (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 300° NW
Old Greenbelt Theatre (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 301° NW
Greenbelt MakerSpace (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 301° NW
Mother and Child Statue (Public Artwork) — 6.3 mi, 301° NW
Greenbelt Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 301° NW
College Park Airport (Viewpoint) — 7.8 mi, 282° W
Battle of Bladensburg (Registered Battlefield) — 8.9 mi, 263° W
Good Knight Castle Children's Museum (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 308° NW
The Stamp Gallery (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 284° W
Prince George's Equestrian Center (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 171° S
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 10.6 mi, 160° S
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum (Museum) — 10.7 mi, 254° W
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 15.3 mi, 247° SW · 2,795 acres

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