Fort Meade
Anne Arundel communities around the Army post and NSA: newer construction, strong schools, and Odenton's MARC station.
Fort Meade
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Fort George G. Meade is a major U.S. Army installation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, occupying nearly 5,000 acres between Baltimore and Washington D.C. It is the fourth-largest employer of all Army installations in the United States and home to some of the nation's most critical defense and intelligence agencies, including the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S.Cyber Command. The surrounding communities of Odenton, Severn, and Laurel offer a range of housing for military personnel, federal employees, and civilian commuters drawn by the area's central location and excellent highway access.
The surrounding communities offer a strong value proposition —newer suburban construction, low crime, highly rated Anne Arundel County schools, and excellent commuting access to both Baltimore and Washington. Odenton in particular has seen significant growth, anchored by the MARC train station that provides rail service in both directions.
Historical Points of Interest
• Fort Meade Museum: Fort Meade Museum: Traces the history of the installation from its founding in 1917, with exhibits on WWI training, the Signal Corps, and the evolution of military intelligence.
• NSA National Cryptologic Museum: NationalCryptologic Museum — Open to the public, this museum tells the story of American code-breaking from the Civil War through the modern era. One of themost fascinating free museums in the region.
• Patuxent Research Refuge (nearby): PatuxentResearch Refuge — The only National Wildlife Refuge established to support wildlife research; adjacent to Fort Meade's eastern boundary.
Transportation
• Odenton MARC Station (Penn Line): MARC Odenton — Excellent commuter rail service to Washington UnionStation (30 min) and Baltimore Penn Station (25 min).
• MD-32, MD-175 & US-1: Primary highway connections to I-95, I-295, and the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy.
• BWI Airport (10 miles): BWI Airport— One of the region's three major airports is minutes away.
• Arundel Transit (Anne Arundel County): ArundelTransit
Parks & Trails
• Patuxent Research Refuge Trail System — Miles of wildlife refuge trails for hiking and wildlife observation adjacent to the installation.
• Odenton Heritage Trail — A developing trail network connecting Odenton neighborhoods.
• B&A Trail (via Severna Park) — The13.3-mile paved trail is accessible from nearby Severna Park.
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