Interesting facts

1. Lanham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland. 2. Before the 2010 census, Lanham was part of a larger combined CDP known as "Lanham-Seabrook." 3. The community is situated just outside the eastern edge of the Capital Beltway (I-495). 4. Lanham is home to the Diyanet Center of America, which features one of the largest and most stunning Turkish-style mosques in the Western Hemisphere. 5. The Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, located in Lanham, is one of the largest Hindu temples in the United States and draws devotees from across the East Coast. 6. The Murugan Temple of North America is also located in Lanham, making the area a major hub for Hindu worship. 7. Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, a major regional hospital, is located within Lanham. 8. The town was named after Trueman Lanham, a local businessman and landowner from the 19th century. 9. Commuters in Lanham can access the MARC train (Penn Line) at the adjacent Seabrook station, offering direct rides to D.C. and Baltimore. 10. Lanham is immediately adjacent to the incorporated city of New Carrollton. 11. The area is heavily influenced by the nearby NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, which provides many local high-tech and federal jobs. 12. Route 450 (Annapolis Road) serves as the primary commercial and retail corridor for the community. 13. DuVal High School, the local high school, was named after Gabriel Duvall (though spelled with one 'l'), a former U.S. Supreme Court Justice from Maryland. 14. The Thomas J. C. Williams House, a historic 19th-century home in the area, is listed on the Maryland Historical Trust. 15. Lanham has a higher median household income than the national average, reflecting its status as a robust middle- and upper-middle-class suburb. 16. The community is served primarily by the 20703 and 20706 ZIP codes. 17. A significant percentage of Lanham residents work in public administration and federal government roles. 18. The climate is classified as humid subtropical, characterized by hot, humid summers and cool winters. 19. Lanham offers numerous neighborhood parks maintained by the M-NCPPC, providing trails, athletic fields, and playgrounds. 20. Historically, Lanham grew rapidly in the post-WWII era as suburban sprawl extended outward from Washington, D.C.