Creagerstown, Maryland
Unincorporated community in Maryland, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Creagerstown is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, United States.[2] It is playfully known by its residents as "4 miles from everywhere" because of its situation at 4 miles (6.4 km) from Thurmont, Woodsboro, Rocky Ridge, and Lewistown.[3]
Creagerstown, Maryland | |
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Coordinates: 39°34′38″N 77°21′54″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Maryland |
County | Frederick |
First Settled | 1750 |
Founded by | Creager Family[1] |
Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
GNIS feature ID | 590041[2] |
The town consists of about 40 buildings, including three churches and a small school building. A number of the buildings in the town can be classified as historical and the ruins of older buildings can also be found.[4]
Creagerstown is additionally the home to both Creagerstown Park[5] and Creagerstown Cemetery. Maryland Route 550 passes through Creagerstown on its way towards Loys Station in the form of Creagerstown Road.