Bloomington, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bloomington, Maryland
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View of Bloomington from West Virginia Route 46 across the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia
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 Bloomington, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Bloomington, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 437.10/sq mi (168.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21523
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| Area codes | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-08050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583586 |
Bloomington is a small community in Garrett County, Maryland. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government tracks for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
Bloomington is located where two rivers meet: the North Branch Potomac River and the Savage River. It is west of the town of Luke and next to Maryland Route 135. To its northwest is the beautiful Savage River State Forest. In 2020, about 271 people lived in Bloomington.
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History of Bloomington
Bloomington was first called "Llangollen" when its post office opened in 1872. Later, its name was changed to Bloomington.
A large lake nearby, Jennings Randolph Lake, was finished in 1982. It was first named "Bloomington Lake." But in 1987, the United States Congress renamed it after Jennings Randolph. He was a Senator from West Virginia.
Historic Places to See
Two important historic sites in Bloomington are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect special places in the United States.
Borderside Historic Home
The historic home called Borderside was added to this list in 1975. It is a special old house.
Bloomington Viaduct
The Bloomington Viaduct was listed in 1976. A viaduct is a type of bridge that carries a road or railway over a valley or other obstacles.
Future Energy Plans
There are plans to build a power plant near Bloomington. A company called Fairlawn Hydroelectric Company wants to build a 10.5 megawatt (MW) hydroelectric facility. This type of plant uses the power of moving water to create electricity.
The plant would be built at the dam managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. In 2016, the plans were still being reviewed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This group makes sure energy projects are safe and fair.
Population Information
The number of people living in Bloomington changes over time. Here's how the population has been counted:
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| 2020 | 271 | — | |
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Climate in Bloomington
Bloomington has a climate where the temperatures don't change too much between highs and lows. It also gets enough rain throughout the year. This type of weather is sometimes called a "marine west coast climate."
See also
In Spanish: Bloomington (Maryland) para niños
