Clinton is an
unincorporated area and
census-designated place (CDP) in
Prince George's County,
Maryland,
United States.
[1] Clinton was formerly known as
Surrattsville until the time of the
American Civil War. The population of Clinton was 26,064 at the 2000 census. However, as of 2007, there is an estimate of 35,096. The postal code for Clinton is 20735. Clinton is historically known for its role in the American Civil War concerning the
Abraham Lincoln assassination. Clinton is adjacent to
Camp Springs,
Rosaryville, also known as Melwood, and
Andrews Air Force Base.
Brandywine is less than 15 miles southeast of Clinton.
Brandywine is an
unincorporated area and
census-designated place (CDP) in
Prince George's County, Maryland,
United States, although the postal delivery area includes part of
Charles County as well near
Malcolm.
[1]The population of Brandywine (CDP) was 1,410 at the 2000 census, which is a small percentage of the area covered by the Brandywine post office. The Brandywine zip code covers a very large area both east and west of busy
Maryland Route 5/
U.S. Route 301, which merge at Brandywine. Cedarville State Forest and the picturesque Baden community to the east, including a trailer park community, are part of greater Brandywine.
Although surrounded on either side by the sizable communities of
Clinton and
Waldorf, Brandywine itself has remained primarily rural and scenic; however, this is beginning to change, with new housing developments being built. Brandywine Crossing shopping center, whose first phase opened in October 2008, will have
Target,
Safeway,
Costco,
Marshalls,
Jo-Ann Stores,
Bonefish Grill, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, and a 16-screen
Kerasotes Movie Theater.
[2] The community also includes
Gwynn Park High School, a golf course, and a construction equipment sales lot.