Beaver Creek, Maryland facts for kids
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Beaver Creek, Maryland
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I-70's exit in Beaver Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 461 |
| • Density | 401.22/sq mi (154.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-05250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583579 |
Beaver Creek is a small, quiet place in eastern Washington County, Maryland, United States. It's not an official town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county.
In 2010, about 251 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 461. Beaver Creek is located southeast of Hagerstown and north of Boonsboro. It's close to important roads like U.S. Route 40 and Maryland Route 66. This area is part of the larger Hagerstown-Martinsburg metropolitan area.
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What is Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek is a census-designated place. This is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for counting people. It helps them collect information about communities that aren't officially cities or towns.
Even though it's not a city, Beaver Creek has its own unique feel. It's known for its beautiful countryside. You can see rolling hills and the South Mountain in the background.
History of Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek was founded a long time ago, in 1766. That's over 250 years ago! It has some old buildings that are important to its history. These include the Beaver Creek School and the Doub's Mill Historic District.
Most of the growth in Beaver Creek has happened more recently. Since the 1990s, many new homes have been built. These homes are often for people who work in nearby Hagerstown or even in the Washington, D.C. area.
Population Information
The number of people living in Beaver Creek has changed over time.
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| 2020 | 461 | — | |
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In 2020, the population was 461 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
Images for kids
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Doub's Mill in Beaver Creek
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Beaver Creek Church Road
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Beaver Creek
See also
In Spanish: Beaver Creek (Maryland) para niños
