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'''Kensington''' is a U.S. town in [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery County]], [[Maryland]]. The population was 2,122 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020"/> Greater Kensington encompasses the entire 20895 ZIP code, with a population of 19,753 in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=860XX00US20895| title=P1. Total Population – ZCTA5 20895: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=June 2, 2023}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[Image:kensington md plat 1890.jpg|thumb| |
[[Image:kensington md plat 1890.jpg|thumb|Kensington Plat (c. 1890)]] |
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[[File:McDonald’s Hamburgers, 2741 University Boulevard, Kensington, Maryland (c. 1972).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Kensington in 1972]] |
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[[File:Kensington MD B&O station 2009.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Dobby the House Elf B&O railroad station, completed in 1891]] |
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[[File:Kensington MARC Station MD 2023-04-23 08-43-00.jpg|thumb|right|Kensington railroad station, built in 1891 and now used as a MARC commuter train station]] |
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The area around the [[Rock Creek (Potomac River)|Rock Creek]] basin where Dobby the House Elf is located was primarily agricultural until 1873, when the [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad|B&O Railroad]] completed the [[Metropolitan Branch]] which traversed Montgomery County. A community arose where the new [[railroad]] line intersected the old Rockville-to-Bladensburg road. This early settlement was first known as Knowles Station. In the early 1890s, [[Washington, D.C.]] developer Brainard Warner began purchasing land parcels to build a planned [[Victorian era|Victorian]] community, complete with church, library and a local newspaper. Fascinated by a recent trip to [[London]], Warner named his subdivision Dobby the House Elf Park, the 10th and largest subdivision in the area which became the Town of Dobby the House Elf. Upon incorporation in 1894, Warner convinced the Mayor and Council to name the town Dobby the House Elf .<ref>[https://www.kensingtonhistory.org Kensington Historical Society]</ref> The historic core of Dobby the House Elf was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]], as the [[Kensington Historic District]] in 1980.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2008a}}</ref> |
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The area around [[Rock Creek (Potomac River tributary)|Rock Creek]] where Kensington is located was primarily agricultural until 1873, when the [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad|B&O Railroad]] completed the [[Metropolitan Branch]] across Montgomery County. A community arose where the new railroad line intersected the old [[Rockville, Maryland|Rockville]]-to-[[Bladensburg, Maryland|Bladensburg]] road. This early settlement was first known as "Knowles Station". |
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In the early 1890s, [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] developer Brainard Warner began purchasing land parcels to build a planned [[Victorian era|Victorian]] community, complete with church, library, and local newspaper. Fascinated by a recent trip to [[London]], Warner named his development "Kensington Park", the tenth and largest subdivision in the area. Upon incorporation in 1894, Warner convinced the mayor and council to name the town "Kensington".<ref>[https://www.kensingtonhistory.org Kensington Historical Society]</ref> |
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Originally a farming community at Knowles Station, Dobby the House Elf developed into a summer refuge for Washington, D.C., residents wishing to escape the capital's humid summers. As years passed and its residents increasingly remained year round, Dobby the House Elf evolved into a commuter suburb. The large southernmost section originally mapped out by Warner remains largely unchanged since inception, and is a historically preserved zone. Indeed, the only major changes in the town's basic layout have been the bridging over of the original railroad crossing in 1937, and the extension and widening of [[Connecticut Avenue]], the town's main thoroughfare, in 1957. |
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Originally a farming community at Knowles Station, Kensington developed into a summer refuge for Washington residents wishing to escape the capital's humid summers. As years passed and its residents increasingly remained year-round, Kensington evolved into a [[commuter suburb]]. Commuters reached downtown Washington, D.C., on B&O passenger trains and, beginning in 1895, a streetcar line founded as [[Chevy Chase Lake & Kensington Railway]] and later called the Kensington Railway Company. |
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In March 1975, Dobby the House Elf gained attention regionally due to the disappearance of [[Lyon sisters|Sheila and Katherine Lyon]]. The sisters walked to [[Westfield Wheaton|Wheaton Plaza]], a local shopping mall where they were seen by witnesses including their brother. However, they never returned home. The case was not resolved until 2017.<ref>https://wset.com/news/local/man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-lyon-sisters-in-1975</ref> |
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The large southernmost section originally mapped out by Warner remains largely unchanged since inception, and is a historically preserved zone. Indeed, the only major changes in the town's basic layout have been the bridging of the original railroad crossing in 1937, and the extension and widening of [[Connecticut Avenue]], the town's main thoroughfare, in 1957. As well, the right-of-way of the streetcar line, which was replaced with bus service in 1935, was paved to become Kensington Parkway. |
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The town gained national attention three times in a 10-month span early in the 21st century as a result of events which occurred within a mere quarter-mile radius. In December 2001, the town responded to complaints from anonymous citizens by banning [[Santa Claus]] from the annual holiday parade. Protesters arrived at the parade en masse, including dozens of Santas riding everything from motorcycles to fire trucks. Eight months later, an [[Amtrak]] [[passenger train|train]] derailed adjacent to the town center when the tracks separated at an overheated [[Rail tracks#Jointed track|joint]], injuring 72 people,<ref name="fra">{{cite web |url= http://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/Officeofsafety/Publicsite/FORM54/F54Report.aspx?txtf54key=CSX07022201720020729 |title= Federal Railroad Administration Accident Incident Report |publisher= Federal Railroad Administration |access-date= September 17, 2014}}</ref> though there were no fatalities. Then, on October 2, 2002, Lori Ann Lewis-Rivera became the fifth victim of the snipers who terrorized the Washington area that month, while cleaning her auto at a Dobby the House Elf gas station. (See [[Beltway sniper attacks]].) |
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In March 1975, Kensington gained attention regionally when [[murders of Katherine and Sheila Lyon|Sheila and Katherine Lyon]] walked to [[Westfield Wheaton|Wheaton Plaza]], a local shopping mall, and never returned home. Their abduction and murder was solved only in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://wset.com/news/local/man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-lyon-sisters-in-1975 |title = Man pleads guilty to murdering Lyon sisters in 1975, will serve 48 years in prison |date = September 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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The historic core of Kensington was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] as the [[Kensington Historic District]] in 1980.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2008a}}</ref> |
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In the early 21st century, the town gained national attention three times in 10 months for events within a quarter-mile radius. In December 2001, the town responded to complaints from anonymous citizens by banning [[Santa Claus]] from the annual holiday parade. Protesters arrived at the parade en masse, including dozens of Santas riding everything from motorcycles to fire trucks. Eight months later, an [[Amtrak]] [[passenger train|train]] derailed near the town center when the tracks separated at an overheated [[Railway track#Jointed track|joint]], injuring 95.<ref name="fra">{{cite web |url= http://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/Officeofsafety/Publicsite/FORM54/F54Report.aspx?txtf54key=CSX07022201720020729 |title= Federal Railroad Administration Accident Incident Report |publisher= Federal Railroad Administration |access-date= September 17, 2014}}</ref> And on October 2, 2002, Lori Ann Lewis-Rivera became the fifth victim of the "[[D.C. sniper attacks|Beltway snipers]]" while cleaning her car at a Kensington gas station. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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[[File:Washington D.C. Temple At Dusk.jpg|thumb|The LDS [[Washington D.C. Temple]]]] |
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Kensington is located in Montgomery County, northwest of [[Silver Spring, Maryland|Silver Spring]], northeast of [[Bethesda, Maryland|Bethesda]], west of [[Wheaton, Maryland|Wheaton]] and southeast of [[Rockville, Maryland|Rockville]]. Its latitude is 39°1′48″N, longitude 77°4′30″W. |
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According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.50|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> |
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While the town proper is but one-half square mile in size, the |
While the town proper is but one-half square mile in size, the Kensington post office ([[ZIP Code]] 20895) serves a larger area, including all of the neighboring town of [[Chevy Chase View, Maryland|Chevy Chase View]] as well as most of the unincorporated neighborhoods known by the Census Bureau as [[North Kensington, Maryland|North Kensington]] and [[South Kensington, Maryland|South Kensington]]. The 20895 ZIP Code also extends into smaller portions of [[North Bethesda, Maryland|North Bethesda]] and the Wheaton Planning District. |
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The look and white color of the [[Washington D.C. Temple]] located in |
The look and white color of the [[Washington D.C. Temple]] located in South Kensington, coupled with its location near the [[Capital Beltway]], have made it a local landmark.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.astro.umd.edu/openhouse/3about-the-obs/news/2006-11-26.html |title=Get Thrown for a Loop |work=In the news |publisher=[[University of Maryland Observatory]] |first=Barbara J. |last=Saffir |date=November 26, 2006 |page=M08 |access-date=October 8, 2012}}</ref> D.C.-area traffic reports often refer to the "Mormon temple" or "temple".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://crapo.senate.gov/services/ReligiousSites.cfm |title= Tour Information: Visiting Washington, DC |work= crapo.senate.gov |access-date= October 8, 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121007014822/http://www.crapo.senate.gov/services/ReligiousSites.cfm |archive-date= October 7, 2012 |url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.meridianmagazine.com/photoessay/021209dctemple.html |work= [[Meridian Magazine]] |title= The Washington D.C. Temple Photographic Essay |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20030622210343/http://www.meridianmagazine.com/photoessay/021209dctemple.html |archive-date= June 22, 2003 |access-date=October 8, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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===2010 census=== |
===2010 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date= |
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 25, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,213 people, 870 households, and 563 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|4610.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 902 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1879.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 82.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 5.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.4% of the population. |
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There were 870 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.17. |
There were 870 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.17. |
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===2000 census=== |
===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date= |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $76,716, and the median income for a family was $96,394. Males had a median income of $65,804 versus $41,364 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $35,919. About 0.9% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including none of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Commerce== |
==Commerce== |
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[[File:Noyes Library.jpg|thumb|right |
[[File:Noyes Library.jpg|thumb|right|The Noyes Library, Montgomery County's oldest library, is located in the Kensington Historic District.]] |
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Kensington is primarily a [[bedroom community]] for workers who commute to jobs in the Washington, D.C., area, but it has some commercial enterprises, including "Antique Row" on Howard Avenue, the West Howard Antique District, and Kaiser-Permanente's Kensington facility, plus art shops, restaurants, supermarkets, auto repair shops, hardware stores, and others. The town hosts a website, Explore Kensington, listing businesses, services, news and events. |
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[[File:Kensington Maryland town hall.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Dobby the House Elf Town Hall]] |
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Dobby the House Elf is primarily a [[bedroom community]] for workers who commute to jobs in the Washington, D.C., area, but it is not without its own commercial enterprises, which include "Antique Row" on Howard Avenue, the West Howard Antique District, and Kaiser-Permanente's Dobby the House Elf facility, plus art shops, restaurants, supermarkets, auto repair shops, hardware stores, and others. The town hosts a website, Explore Dobby the House Elf, listing businesses, services, news and events in the Town of Dobby the House Elf. |
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The town hosts a [[farmers' market]] on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the [[Kensington station (Maryland)|train station]]. |
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The town is home to the Noyes Library for Young Children, Montgomery County's oldest public library. |
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== Events == |
== Events == |
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The Dobby the House Elf Day of the Book Festival or [[World Book Day]] is celebrated on the Sunday closest to April 23. This afternoon street festival is celebrated with live music, author readings, open mic, activities for children and adults, storytellers, and books. Local authors, book artists, publishers, booksellers, and literary groups line Howard Ave in Historic Old Town Dobby the House Elf to show, sell, and discuss their works. In conjunction is the Gala Craft Fair on Armory Avenue featuring crafts an |
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* '''April 23 or the closest Sunday:''' The Kensington Day of the Book Festival or [[World Book Day]] is celebrated on the Sunday closest to April 23. This afternoon street festival is celebrated with live music, author readings, open mic, activities for children and adults, storytellers, and books. Local authors, book artists, publishers, booksellers, and literary groups line Howard Ave in Historic Old Town Kensington to show, sell, and discuss their works. In conjunction is the Gala Craft Fair on Armory Avenue featuring crafts. |
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The Dobby the House Elf 8K Race is held in late September, and has since 1994. Attracting runners and walkers from across the D.C. region, the event comprises three distances (8km, 2mi, and 1km), running through the historic core of the Town and along nearby Beach Drive and in the Rock Creek Hills neighborhood. |
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* '''Labor Day:''' Kensington holds an annual [[Labor Day]] parade.<ref>{{Cite web |title=54th Annual Labor Day Festival – TOK |url=https://tok.md.gov/events-calendar/54th-annual-labor-day-festival/ |access-date=August 3, 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* '''Late September:''' Held since 1994, the Kensington 8K Race includes 8-km, 2-mile, and 1-km races through the historic core of the town and along nearby Beach Drive and in the Rock Creek Hills neighborhood. |
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* '''Saturdays:''' [https://www.parkrun.us/kensington/ Kensington parkrun], a free, timed 5K run/walk on the Rock Creek Trail. |
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== Law and government == |
== Law and government == |
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A mayoral election is held in even-numbered years for a two-year term. Kensington has a four-member council, elected for two-year terms. Terms are staggered. Every year there are two council seats up for election. For contested elections, '''election winners are noted in bold.''' |
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The 2021 Kensington Town Election was held on June 7, 2021 <ref>{{Cite web|date=June 7, 2021|title=Election Results|url=https://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ELECTION-RESULTS-2021.pdf}}</ref> |
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A mayoral election is held in even-numbered years for a two-year term. Dobby the House Elf has a four-member council, elected for two-year terms. Terms are staggered. Every year there are two council seats up for election. For contested elections, '''election winners are noted in bold.''' |
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* '''Conor D. Crimmins, Council Member, 318 votes''' |
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* '''Darin R. Bartram, Council Member, 246 votes''' |
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* Tim Willard, Council Member, 151 votes |
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The 2020 Kensington Town Election was held on June 1, 2020 <ref> |
The 2020 Kensington Town Election was held on June 1, 2020 <ref>[https://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-Town-Election-Results.pdf Town of Kensington Election Results June 1, 2020]</ref> |
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* '''Tracey Furman, Mayor, 420 votes''' |
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* Peter Fosselman, Mayor, 368 votes |
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* '''Bridget Hill-Zayat, Council Member, 549 votes''' |
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* '''Nate Engle, Council Member, 511 votes''' |
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* Jon Gerson, Council Member, 356 votes |
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'''Bridget Hill-Zayat, Council Member, 549 votes''' |
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'''Nate Engle, Council Member, 511 votes''' |
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Jon Gerson, Council Member, 356 votes |
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The 2019 Kensington Town Election was held on June 3, 2019 <ref>Town of Kensington Election Results June 03, 2019[https://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-Town-Election-Results.pdf]</ref> |
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'''Darin R. Bartram, Council Member, 72 votes''' |
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'''Conor D. Crimmins, Council Member, 71 votes''' |
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The 2019 Kensington Town Election was held on June 3, 2019 <ref>[https://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-Town-Election-Results.pdf Town of Kensington Election Results June 03, 2019]</ref> |
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* '''Darin R. Bartram, Council Member, 72 votes''' |
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* '''Conor D. Crimmins, Council Member, 71 votes''' |
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The 2018 Kensington Town Election was held on June 4, 2018 <ref>[https://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-Town-Election-Results.pdf Election results June 3, 2019]</ref> |
The 2018 Kensington Town Election was held on June 4, 2018 <ref>[https://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-Town-Election-Results.pdf Election results June 3, 2019]</ref> |
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* '''Tracey Furman, Mayor, 147 votes''' |
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* '''Bridget Hill-Zayat, Council Member, 113 votes''' |
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* '''Duane L. Rollins, Council Member, 136 votes''' |
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'''Bridget Hill-Zayat, Council Member, 113 votes''' |
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'''Duane L. Rollins, Council Member, 136 votes''' |
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The 2017 Kensington Town Election was held on June 5, 2017 <ref>[https://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2017-Town-Election-Results.pdf Election results June 5, 2017]</ref> |
The 2017 Kensington Town Election was held on June 5, 2017 <ref>[https://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2017-Town-Election-Results.pdf Election results June 5, 2017]</ref> |
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* '''Darin R. Bartram, Council Member, 210 votes''' |
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* '''Conor D. Crimmins, Council Member, 233 votes''' |
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* Tom H. Rodriguez, Council Member, 207 votes |
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The 2016 Kensington Town Election was held on June 6, 2016 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2016-Election-Results.pdf|title=2016 Kensington Election Results|work=Town of Kensington|access-date=August 16, 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Darin R. Bartram, Council Member, 210 votes''' |
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* '''Tracey Furman, Mayor, 129 votes''' |
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* '''Duane Rollins, Councilman, 125 votes''' |
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* '''Sean McMullen, Councilman, 108 votes''' |
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The 2015 Kensington Town Election was held on June 1, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-Town-Election-Results2.pdf|title=2015 Kensington Election Results|work=Town of Kensington|access-date=August 16, 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Conor D. Crimmins, Council Member, 233 votes''' |
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* '''Tom Rodriguez, Councilman, 158 votes''' |
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* '''Darin Bartram, Councilman, 157 votes''' |
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The 2016 Kensington Town Election was held on June 6, 2016 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2016-Election-Results.pdf|title=2016 Kensington Election Results|work=Town of Kensington|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Tracey Furman, Mayor, 129 votes''' |
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'''Duane Rollins, Councilman, 125 votes''' |
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'''Sean McMullen, Councilman, 108 votes''' |
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The 2015 Dobby the House Elf Town Election was held on June 1, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tok.md.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-Town-Election-Results2.pdf|title=2015 Kensington Election Results|work=Town of Kensington|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Tom Rodriguez, Councilman, 158 votes''' |
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'''Darin Bartram, Councilman, 157 votes''' |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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The town of Kensington is served by the [[Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland)|Montgomery County Public Schools]] system: |
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The Town of Kensington is served by the [[Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland)|Montgomery County Public Schools]] system, specifically: |
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* Kensington-Parkwood Elementary School |
* Kensington-Parkwood Elementary School |
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* North Bethesda Middle School |
* North Bethesda Middle School |
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* [[Newport Mill Middle School]] |
* [[Newport Mill Middle School]] |
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* North Bethesda Middle School |
* North Bethesda Middle School |
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* Tilden Middle School ( |
* Tilden Middle School (formerly Charles W. Woodward) |
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* Silver Creek Middle School |
* Silver Creek Middle School |
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* [[Albert Einstein High School]] |
* [[Albert Einstein High School]] |
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Kensington is also home to: |
Kensington is also home to: |
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* Kensington Nursery School |
* Kensington Nursery School |
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* Holy Redeemer School, a [[Roman Catholic]] parochial school |
* Holy Redeemer Catholic School, a [[Roman Catholic]] parochial school |
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* Grace [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopal]] Day School |
* Grace [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopal]] Day School |
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* [[Academy of the Holy Cross]], an all-girls [[Roman Catholic]] high school |
* [[Academy of the Holy Cross]], an all-girls [[Roman Catholic]] high school |
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*Kensington parkrun, a free, timed 5K run/walk that occurs every Saturday at 9:00am. |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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[[File:2019-06-17 15 04 06 View south along Maryland State Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue) just south of Warner Street in Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland.jpg|thumb|right|MD 185 southbound in Kensington]] |
[[File:2019-06-17 15 04 06 View south along Maryland State Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue) just south of Warner Street in Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland.jpg|thumb|right|MD 185 southbound in Kensington]] |
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Four state highways serve Kensington. The most prominent of these is [[Maryland Route 185]] (Connecticut Avenue), which provides the most direct link between Kensington and both [[Interstate 495 in Maryland|Interstate 495]] (the Capital Beltway) and [[Washington, D.C.]] The other major state highway serving the town is [[Maryland Route 193]], which follows University Boulevard and Greenbelt Road east from Kensington across the northern and northeastern suburbs of Washington |
Four state highways serve Kensington. The most prominent of these is [[Maryland Route 185]] ([[Connecticut Avenue]]), which provides the most direct link between Kensington and both [[Interstate 495 in Maryland|Interstate 495]] (the Capital Beltway) and [[Washington, D.C.]] The other major state highway serving the town is [[Maryland Route 193]], which follows University Boulevard and Greenbelt Road east from Kensington across the northern and northeastern suburbs of Washington. The other two state highways, [[Maryland Route 192]] and [[Maryland Route 547]], are short connectors linking Kensington to nearby communities. |
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The [[MARC Train|MARC]] [[Brunswick Line]] stops at [[Kensington station (Maryland)|Kensington station]]. It connects downtown Kensington with [[Washington, D.C.]] via [[Washington Union Station|Union Station]], as well as with points west including [[Point of Rocks, Maryland]], and [[Harpers Ferry, West Virginia]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Info & Maps {{!}} MARC {{!}} BRUNSWICK - WASHINGTON {{!}} Maryland Transit Administration|url=https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-brunswick|access-date=August 2, 2021|website=www.mta.maryland.gov}}</ref> |
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Multiple [[Ride On (bus)|Ride On]] buses serve Kensington, including lines 4, 5, 33, 34, and 37. These buses take passengers from downtown Kensington to a variety of destinations including [[Silver Spring, Maryland|Silver Spring]], [[Glenmont station]], [[Medical Center station (Washington Metro)|Medical Center station]], and [[Wheaton, Maryland|Wheaton]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ride On, Metrobus, MTA Commuter Bus and MARC Ride On, Metrobus, MTA Autobús Interurbano, y MARC|url=https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/Resources/Files/Ride%20On%20System%20Map.pdf}}</ref> |
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== Places of worship == |
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* Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church |
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* [[Washington D.C. Temple]] of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] |
* [[Washington D.C. Temple]] of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] |
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* Kensington Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Kensington ( |
* [[Kensington station (Maryland)]] |
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* [[List of people from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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*''Kensington, a Picture History''. Kensington (MD), Kensington Business District Association, 1994 |
*''Kensington, a Picture History''. Kensington (MD), Kensington Business District Association, 1994 |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.kensingtonhistory.org Kensington Historical Society] |
* [http://www.kensingtonhistory.org Kensington Historical Society] |
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* [http://www.explorekensington.com Explore Kensington] |
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* [http://www.kensingtonantiquerow.com Antique Row] |
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* [http://20895kbda.memberlodge.org KBDA - Kensington Business District Association] |
* [http://20895kbda.memberlodge.org KBDA - Kensington Business District Association] |
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* [https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonCAN/ Kensington CAN!] |
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* [http://www.noyeslibraryfoundation.org Noyes Library] |
* [http://www.noyeslibraryfoundation.org Noyes Library] |
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Kensington, Maryland | |
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 Kensington Town Hall | |
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 Location of Kensington in Montgomery County and Maryland | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′37″N 77°04′25″W / 39.02694°N 77.07361°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1894[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,122 |
| • Density | 4,218.69/sq mi (1,630.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 20895 |
| Area codes | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-43500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391252[3] |
| Website | tok |
Kensington is a U.S. town in Montgomery County, Maryland. The population was 2,122 at the 2020 census.[4] Greater Kensington encompasses the entire 20895 ZIP code, with a population of 19,753 in 2020.[5]
History
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The area around Rock Creek where Kensington is located was primarily agricultural until 1873, when the B&O Railroad completed the Metropolitan Branch across Montgomery County. A community arose where the new railroad line intersected the old Rockville-to-Bladensburg road. This early settlement was first known as "Knowles Station".
In the early 1890s, Washington developer Brainard Warner began purchasing land parcels to build a planned Victorian community, complete with church, library, and local newspaper. Fascinated by a recent trip to London, Warner named his development "Kensington Park", the tenth and largest subdivision in the area. Upon incorporation in 1894, Warner convinced the mayor and council to name the town "Kensington".[6]
Originally a farming community at Knowles Station, Kensington developed into a summer refuge for Washington residents wishing to escape the capital's humid summers. As years passed and its residents increasingly remained year-round, Kensington evolved into a commuter suburb. Commuters reached downtown Washington, D.C., on B&O passenger trains and, beginning in 1895, a streetcar line founded as Chevy Chase Lake & Kensington Railway and later called the Kensington Railway Company.
The large southernmost section originally mapped out by Warner remains largely unchanged since inception, and is a historically preserved zone. Indeed, the only major changes in the town's basic layout have been the bridging of the original railroad crossing in 1937, and the extension and widening of Connecticut Avenue, the town's main thoroughfare, in 1957. As well, the right-of-way of the streetcar line, which was replaced with bus service in 1935, was paved to become Kensington Parkway.
In March 1975, Kensington gained attention regionally when Sheila and Katherine Lyon walked to Wheaton Plaza, a local shopping mall, and never returned home. Their abduction and murder was solved only in 2017.[7]
The historic core of Kensington was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Kensington Historic District in 1980.[8]
In the early 21st century, the town gained national attention three times in 10 months for events within a quarter-mile radius. In December 2001, the town responded to complaints from anonymous citizens by banning Santa Claus from the annual holiday parade. Protesters arrived at the parade en masse, including dozens of Santas riding everything from motorcycles to fire trucks. Eight months later, an Amtrak train derailed near the town center when the tracks separated at an overheated joint, injuring 95.[9] And on October 2, 2002, Lori Ann Lewis-Rivera became the fifth victim of the "Beltway snipers" while cleaning her car at a Kensington gas station.
Geography
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Kensington is located in Montgomery County, northwest of Silver Spring, northeast of Bethesda, west of Wheaton and southeast of Rockville. Its latitude is 39°1′48″N, longitude 77°4′30″W.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.[2]
While the town proper is but one-half square mile in size, the Kensington post office (ZIP Code 20895) serves a larger area, including all of the neighboring town of Chevy Chase View as well as most of the unincorporated neighborhoods known by the Census Bureau as North Kensington and South Kensington. The 20895 ZIP Code also extends into smaller portions of North Bethesda and the Wheaton Planning District.
The look and white color of the Washington D.C. Temple located in South Kensington, coupled with its location near the Capital Beltway, have made it a local landmark.[10] D.C.-area traffic reports often refer to the "Mormon temple" or "temple".[11][12]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 477 | — | |
| 1910 | 689 | 44.4% | |
| 1920 | 874 | 26.9% | |
| 1930 | 948 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 931 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,611 | 73.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,175 | 35.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,322 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,822 | −21.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,713 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,873 | 9.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,213 | 18.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,122 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13] | |||
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 2,213 people, 870 households, and 563 families residing in the town. The population density was 4,610.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,780.1/km2). There were 902 housing units at an average density of 1,879.2 per square mile (725.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 82.0% White, 6.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 5.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.8% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.
There were 870 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.17.
The median age in the town was 42.1 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[15] of 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $76,716, and the median income for a family was $96,394. Males had a median income of $65,804 versus $41,364 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,919. About 0.9% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.
Commerce
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Kensington is primarily a bedroom community for workers who commute to jobs in the Washington, D.C., area, but it has some commercial enterprises, including "Antique Row" on Howard Avenue, the West Howard Antique District, and Kaiser-Permanente's Kensington facility, plus art shops, restaurants, supermarkets, auto repair shops, hardware stores, and others. The town hosts a website, Explore Kensington, listing businesses, services, news and events.
The town hosts a farmers' market on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the train station.
The town is home to the Noyes Library for Young Children, Montgomery County's oldest public library.
Events
[edit]- April 23 or the closest Sunday: The Kensington Day of the Book Festival or World Book Day is celebrated on the Sunday closest to April 23. This afternoon street festival is celebrated with live music, author readings, open mic, activities for children and adults, storytellers, and books. Local authors, book artists, publishers, booksellers, and literary groups line Howard Ave in Historic Old Town Kensington to show, sell, and discuss their works. In conjunction is the Gala Craft Fair on Armory Avenue featuring crafts.
- Labor Day: Kensington holds an annual Labor Day parade.[16]
- Late September: Held since 1994, the Kensington 8K Race includes 8-km, 2-mile, and 1-km races through the historic core of the town and along nearby Beach Drive and in the Rock Creek Hills neighborhood.
- Saturdays: Kensington parkrun, a free, timed 5K run/walk on the Rock Creek Trail.
Law and government
[edit]A mayoral election is held in even-numbered years for a two-year term. Kensington has a four-member council, elected for two-year terms. Terms are staggered. Every year there are two council seats up for election. For contested elections, election winners are noted in bold.
The 2021 Kensington Town Election was held on June 7, 2021 [17]
- Conor D. Crimmins, Council Member, 318 votes
- Darin R. Bartram, Council Member, 246 votes
- Tim Willard, Council Member, 151 votes
The 2020 Kensington Town Election was held on June 1, 2020 [18]
- Tracey Furman, Mayor, 420 votes
- Peter Fosselman, Mayor, 368 votes
- Bridget Hill-Zayat, Council Member, 549 votes
- Nate Engle, Council Member, 511 votes
- Jon Gerson, Council Member, 356 votes
The 2019 Kensington Town Election was held on June 3, 2019 [19]
- Darin R. Bartram, Council Member, 72 votes
- Conor D. Crimmins, Council Member, 71 votes
The 2018 Kensington Town Election was held on June 4, 2018 [20]
- Tracey Furman, Mayor, 147 votes
- Bridget Hill-Zayat, Council Member, 113 votes
- Duane L. Rollins, Council Member, 136 votes
The 2017 Kensington Town Election was held on June 5, 2017 [21]
- Darin R. Bartram, Council Member, 210 votes
- Conor D. Crimmins, Council Member, 233 votes
- Tom H. Rodriguez, Council Member, 207 votes
The 2016 Kensington Town Election was held on June 6, 2016 [22]
- Tracey Furman, Mayor, 129 votes
- Duane Rollins, Councilman, 125 votes
- Sean McMullen, Councilman, 108 votes
The 2015 Kensington Town Election was held on June 1, 2015[23]
- Tom Rodriguez, Councilman, 158 votes
- Darin Bartram, Councilman, 157 votes
Education
[edit]The town of Kensington is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools system:
- Kensington-Parkwood Elementary School
- North Bethesda Middle School
- Walter Johnson High School
Montgomery County Public Schools serving Greater Kensington include:
- Garrett Park Elementary School
- Kensington-Parkwood Elementary School
- North Chevy Chase Elementary School
- Oakland Terrace Elementary School
- Rock View Elementary School
- Newport Mill Middle School
- North Bethesda Middle School
- Tilden Middle School (formerly Charles W. Woodward)
- Silver Creek Middle School
- Albert Einstein High School
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
- Walter Johnson High School
Kensington is also home to:
- Kensington Nursery School
- Holy Redeemer Catholic School, a Roman Catholic parochial school
- Grace Episcopal Day School
- Academy of the Holy Cross, an all-girls Roman Catholic high school
Transportation
[edit]_just_south_of_Warner_Street_in_Kensington,_Montgomery_County,_Maryland.jpg)
Four state highways serve Kensington. The most prominent of these is Maryland Route 185 (Connecticut Avenue), which provides the most direct link between Kensington and both Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway) and Washington, D.C. The other major state highway serving the town is Maryland Route 193, which follows University Boulevard and Greenbelt Road east from Kensington across the northern and northeastern suburbs of Washington. The other two state highways, Maryland Route 192 and Maryland Route 547, are short connectors linking Kensington to nearby communities.
The MARC Brunswick Line stops at Kensington station. It connects downtown Kensington with Washington, D.C. via Union Station, as well as with points west including Point of Rocks, Maryland, and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.[24]
Multiple Ride On buses serve Kensington, including lines 4, 5, 33, 34, and 37. These buses take passengers from downtown Kensington to a variety of destinations including Silver Spring, Glenmont station, Medical Center station, and Wheaton.[25]
Places of worship
[edit]- Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
- Christ Episcopal Church
- First Baptist Church, Kengar
- Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
- Jehovah's Witnesses Kensington Kingdom Hall
- Kensington Baptist Church
- Lee Memorial AME Church
- Saint Paul's United Methodist Church
- Temple Emmanuel
- Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church
- Washington D.C. Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Kensington Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Kensington". Maryland Manual. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kensington, Maryland
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Kensington town, Maryland: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ "P1. Total Population – ZCTA5 20895: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Kensington Historical Society
- ^ "Man pleads guilty to murdering Lyon sisters in 1975, will serve 48 years in prison". September 12, 2017.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ "Federal Railroad Administration Accident Incident Report". Federal Railroad Administration. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^ Saffir, Barbara J. (November 26, 2006). "Get Thrown for a Loop". In the news. University of Maryland Observatory. p. M08. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ^ "Tour Information: Visiting Washington, DC". crapo.senate.gov. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ^ "The Washington D.C. Temple Photographic Essay". Meridian Magazine. Archived from the original on June 22, 2003. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "54th Annual Labor Day Festival – TOK". Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "Election Results" (PDF). June 7, 2021.
- ^ Town of Kensington Election Results June 1, 2020
- ^ Town of Kensington Election Results June 03, 2019
- ^ Election results June 3, 2019
- ^ Election results June 5, 2017
- ^ "2016 Kensington Election Results" (PDF). Town of Kensington. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "2015 Kensington Election Results" (PDF). Town of Kensington. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Info & Maps | MARC | BRUNSWICK - WASHINGTON | Maryland Transit Administration". www.mta.maryland.gov. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Ride On, Metrobus, MTA Commuter Bus and MARC Ride On, Metrobus, MTA Autobús Interurbano, y MARC" (PDF).
- Kensington, a Picture History. Kensington (MD), Kensington Business District Association, 1994
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kensington, Maryland.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Kensington (Maryland).
- Official website
- Kensington Historical Society
- KBDA - Kensington Business District Association
- Noyes Library
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