Get to Know Forestville, MD

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A History of this Community

An unincorporated area, Forestville is located in Prince George's County of Maryland. The community of Forestville has its own census-designated place (CDP). Not much is known about when Forestville became a settlement. However, based on historical documentation, it is said that most of Forestville was owned by David and Lowenia Sommers before the Civil War. It was initially known as Magruder's Plains, Long Old Fields and Ole Long Fields. On Aug. 23, 1814, Forestville was used as an encampment for American forces who opposed the invading British during the War of 1812. Later, after the Civil War, the name of this land was changed to Forestville.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, the community of Forestville has a total population of 12,707 people. The census stated that 3,267 families live in the Forestville CDP, with an average size of 3.22. The racial makeup of the community was:

• 85.78% African American
• 10.54% White
• 1.81% Two or More Races
• 1.31% Hispanic or Latino
• 0.92 % Asian
• 0.61% Other Races
• 0.29% Native American
• 0.06% Pacific Islander

The census also recorded 4,642 households:

• 38.2% were married couples
• 36.1% had children under the age of 18
• 29.6% were non-families
• 26.7% had a female householder
• 24.7% were individuals
• 4.8% were persons living alone who were 65 or older.

There was an average household size of 2.71. The median income for the households being $51,831. Male residents made around $37,739, and female residents made $34,796. Only 5.8% of the population lived below the poverty line. As of 201o, the population of Forestville has decreased to 12,353. Learn more about the surrounding community, including the area of Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland.

Local Landmark: Epiphany Episcopal Church

In 1862, Henry Kershaw, the Rector of Trinity Church in Upper Marlboro, set out to establish a mission. This created the first Episcopal chapel in Long Olds Fields. In 1871, the small chapel became an independent parish when a central part, the nave, was added to it. The Epiphany Episcopal Church saw many more additions throughout the years. In 1904, a three-level bell tower was added to the southeast corner of the church. In 1940, a cemetery was added to a section of the grassy lot the church sat on. In 1960, a parish hall (Canterbury Hall) was built on the west side of the church. This hall is used as an auditorium and banquet hall for special events. Epiphany Episcopal Church is now a historic church that serves the community of Forestville, MD. It's also a good representation of Gothic Revival ecclesiastical architecture.

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5730-A Silver Hill Rd,
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 753-8629