White Oak, Maryland
| White Oak, Maryland | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
Aerial view of White Oak, Maryland, in January 2007.
|
|
 Location of White Oak, Maryland |
|
| Coordinates: 39°2′32″N 76°59′18″W / 39.04222°N 76.98833°WCoordinates: 39°2′32″N 76°59′18″W / 39.04222°N 76.98833°W | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |
 Maryland
|
| County |
 Montgomery
|
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km2) |
| • Land | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 20,973 |
| • Density | 4,212.1/sq mi (1,626.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 24-84375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0591544 |
White Oak is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.
As an unincorporated area, White Oak's boundaries are not officially defined by either a municipal government or by the government of Montgomery County. Boundaries for the White Oak census-designated place have been established by the United States Census Bureau, while the United States Geological Survey recognizes White Oak to be a populated place located at 39°2′32″N 76°59′18″W / 39.04222°N 76.98833°W (39.042109, -76.988273). Many of its residents consider themselves to be residents of the White Oak neighborhood of Silver Spring, similar to how large cities have different neighborhoods within their borders.
The community was known for its Naval Ordnance Laboratory, which was closed in 1994. The Food and Drug Administration now occupies the property, which has been renamed the Federal Research Center at White Oak. According to the United States Census Bureau, the place has a total area of 5.0 square miles (12.9 km²), all of it land. White Oak is a diverse neighborhood. The main area of White Oak is from Lockwood Dr starting from New Hampshire Ave (MD 650) towards Stewart Lane crossing Columbia Pike (US-29).
"Quaint Acres" is a subdivision of White Oak just north of modern Route 29 and west of New Hampshire Avenue. The subdivision was named after the house of Altus Lacy Quaintance, a State Entomologist of Maryland who worked at the Maryland Agricultural College and later at the USDA.
...
Wikipedia