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Jessup, Maryland

Jessup (pronounced JES-əp) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,137 at the 2010 census. The center of population of Maryland is located in Jessup.

Geography

Jessup is located at 39°08′18″N 76°46′30″W / 39.138374°N 76.774929°W / 39.138374; -76.774929 (39.138374, -76.774929). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.6 km²), all of it land. As of the 2010 census, the center of population for the state of Maryland is located on the grounds of the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup.

History

Jessup is located near the site of the historic Spurrier's Tavern, a farm and tavern located on the post road between Baltimore and Washington (Route One) where George Washington travelled regularly.

The location of the town was named Pierceland on early maps, but the post-civil war name more commonly given was Jessup's Cut, or Jessop's Cut, a post village in Howard County on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The name is generally attributed to Jonathan Jessup, a civil engineer who worked on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the hand-dug "cut" though Merrill's Ridge he managed as a project. The name was shortened in 1863. Into the mid 20th century, the town was called "Jessups", then was shortened to "Jessup".

Jessup, Pennsylvania

Jessup is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,676 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Jessup is located at 41°28′16″N 75°33′44″W / 41.47111°N 75.56222°W / 41.47111; -75.56222 (41.471131, -75.562171).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 6.75 square miles (17.5 km²), of which, 6.7 square miles (17 km²) of it is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²) of it (0.74%) is water.

History

Settled in 1849, the town of Jessup was named after Judge William Jessup. It was presented to the Luzerne County Court for incorporation as the Borough of Winton in December 1876. Two years later, Lackawanna County was incorporated. The early 1890s were very significant for the little town, as numerous new mining operations were opened. Shortly after these were opened, immigrants from Europe were lured to the area by the work available in the booming anthracite coal fields.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,676 people, 2,007 households, and 1,272 families residing in the borough. The population density was 697.9 people per square mile (269.5/km²). There were 2,134 housing units at an average density of 318.5 per square mile (124.4/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.9% White, 0.8% African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.