Clinton, Maryland

Clinton, Maryland
The Surratt House in 2006
The Surratt House in 2006
Location of Clinton, Maryland
Location of Clinton, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°45′49″N 76°53′44″W / 38.76361°N 76.89556°W / 38.76361; -76.89556
Country United States
State Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
 • Total
25.09 sq mi (64.99 km2)
 • Land25.02 sq mi (64.79 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
38,760
 • Density1,549.35/sq mi (598.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20735
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-17900
GNIS feature ID0597253

Clinton is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.[2] Clinton was formerly known as Surrattsville until after the time of the Civil War. The population of Clinton was 38,760 at the 2020 census.[3] Clinton is historically known for its role in the American Civil War concerning the Abraham Lincoln assassination. Clinton is adjacent to Camp Springs, Rosaryville, Melwood, and Andrews Air Force Base.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clinton, Maryland
  3. ^ "Clinton CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.