Cavetown, Maryland facts for kids
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Cavetown, Maryland
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Location of Cavetown, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,446 |
| • Density | 759.45/sq mi (293.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21720
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-14225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389289 |
Cavetown is a small community in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. In 2020, about 1,446 people lived there.
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A Look at Cavetown's History
Cavetown has some interesting history! One important place is called The Willows. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This list helps protect special places that are important to American history.
Where is Cavetown Located?
Cavetown is located in the state of Maryland. It covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Cavetown?
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| 2020 | 1,446 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,486 people living in Cavetown. Most people lived in families, with many being married couples. About 28.9% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.58 people.
The median age in Cavetown was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older.
Famous People from Cavetown
- John P. Fockler (died 1911) was a notable person from Cavetown. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Maryland.
See also
In Spanish: Cavetown para niños
