Indian HeadMaryland
Indian Head is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The population was 3,894 at the 2020 U.S.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Indian Head
Set in the southern part of Maryland, Indian Head is a small town with an estimated population of 4,247.
Indian Head holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.23 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,453 residents per square mile.
What Makes Indian Head Unique
- The only place in America named Indian Head — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Indian Head
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Indian Head
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- General Smallwood Retreat House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Indian Head
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Indian Head
- Gale-Bailey Elementary School
- General Smallwood Middle School
- Henry E. Lackey High School
- Indian Head Elementary School
- J. C. Parks Elementary School
- Matthew Henson Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.