Maryland Route 253
Encyclopedia
Maryland Route 253 is a state highway
in the U.S. state
of Maryland
. Known as Mayo Road, the route runs 1.34 mi (2.2 km) from Maryland Route 214
north to Maryland Route 2
within Edgewater.
(Central Avenue) across from the entrance to South River High School
. The route heads north as a two-lane road with a speed limit of 30 mph (48.3 km/h) through a forested area. MD 253 then becomes lined with commercial establishments within dense residential development on the side streets, where it soon intersects Stepneys Lane and Londontown Road. Londontown Road leads to the historic London Town Publik House
, located next to the landing of a former ferry across South River
. After passing Washington Road, which leads to Edgewater Elementary School and South River Park, the road turns northwest and enters suburban commercial development immediately before it ends at an intersection with Maryland Route 2
(Solomons Island Road) across from the entrance to Lee Airport
.
. The 1939 Maryland state highway map shows MD 253 assigned to the above routing. MD 253 was extended to Beverly Beach
by 1946. MD 214 was extended east to MD 253 in 1949 and replaced it east of the current southern terminus in 1950.
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State highway
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in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. Known as Mayo Road, the route runs 1.34 mi (2.2 km) from Maryland Route 214
Maryland Route 214
Maryland Route 214 is an east–west state highway that runs through Prince George's County and Anne Arundel County within the U.S. state of Maryland. Central Avenue runs along the center of Prince George's County and divides it into north and south...
north to Maryland Route 2
Maryland Route 2
Maryland Route 2 is the longest state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The route runs from Solomons Island in Calvert County north to an intersection with U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 40 Truck in Baltimore...
within Edgewater.
Route description
Maryland Route 253 begins at an intersection with Maryland Route 214Maryland Route 214
Maryland Route 214 is an east–west state highway that runs through Prince George's County and Anne Arundel County within the U.S. state of Maryland. Central Avenue runs along the center of Prince George's County and divides it into north and south...
(Central Avenue) across from the entrance to South River High School
South River High School (Maryland)
South River High School is a public high school in Edgewater, Maryland. It was built in 1978 and has 2060 students currently enrolled. It received a Blue Ribbon in education...
. The route heads north as a two-lane road with a speed limit of 30 mph (48.3 km/h) through a forested area. MD 253 then becomes lined with commercial establishments within dense residential development on the side streets, where it soon intersects Stepneys Lane and Londontown Road. Londontown Road leads to the historic London Town Publik House
London Town Publik House
The William Brown House, also known as London Town Publik House or Londontowne Public House, is a former Colonial era tavern located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built between 1758 and 1764 by William Brown...
, located next to the landing of a former ferry across South River
South River (Maryland)
The South River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in Anne Arundel County, Maryland in the United States.The South River is located south of the Severn River, east of the Patuxent River, and north of the West River and Rhode River, and drains to the Chesapeake Bay.It has a watershed area of ,...
. After passing Washington Road, which leads to Edgewater Elementary School and South River Park, the road turns northwest and enters suburban commercial development immediately before it ends at an intersection with Maryland Route 2
Maryland Route 2
Maryland Route 2 is the longest state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The route runs from Solomons Island in Calvert County north to an intersection with U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 40 Truck in Baltimore...
(Solomons Island Road) across from the entrance to Lee Airport
Lee Airport
Lee Airport is a public use airport located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The airport is five nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Annapolis. It is privately owned by the Lee Airport Authority in Edgewater, Maryland.- Facilities and aircraft :Lee Airport...
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History
Maryland Route 253 originally extended along its current route, which was entirely paved by 1927, then east along current MD 214 to MayoMayo, Maryland
Mayo is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 3,153 at the 2000 census. Its beach was formerly a popular weekend resort.-Geography:Mayo is located at ....
. The 1939 Maryland state highway map shows MD 253 assigned to the above routing. MD 253 was extended to Beverly Beach
Beverly Beach, Maryland
Beverly Beach is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States....
by 1946. MD 214 was extended east to MD 253 in 1949 and replaced it east of the current southern terminus in 1950.
Junction list
The entire route is in Edgewater, Anne Arundel CountyAnne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...
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| Mile | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | Southern terminus | |
| 0.50 | Stepneys Lane / Londontown Road | |
| 1.07 | Washington Road | |
| 1.34 | Northern terminus | |