Cecilton, Maryland facts for kids
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Cecilton, Maryland
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Amish horse and buggy warning sign, April 2018.
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Location of Cecilton, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County | Cecil | ||
| Incorporated | 1864 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 676 | ||
| • Density | 1,399.59/sq mi (540.03/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
21913
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| Area code(s) | 410 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-14325 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0583638 | ||
Cecilton is a small town located in Cecil County, Maryland, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 676 people. It was officially recognized as a town in 1864.
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Geography of Cecilton
Cecilton is found at specific geographic coordinates: 39.402919 degrees North and -75.869430 degrees West. This location places it in the northeastern part of Maryland.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Cecilton covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
History of Cecilton
One important historical site in Cecilton is called Greenfields. This property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Being on this list means it is recognized as a significant historical place that should be preserved.
Transportation in Cecilton
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The main way to travel to and from Cecilton is by road. Maryland Route 213 is the most important north-south highway that goes through the town. It follows Bohemia Avenue right through the center of Cecilton.
Traveling north on MD 213, you can reach nearby towns like Chesapeake City and Elkton. If you head south on MD 213, you will pass through communities such as Galena and Chestertown.
Another state highway in Cecilton is Maryland Route 282. This road follows Main Street and runs east-west through the town. To the west, MD 282 leads to Crystal Beach. Heading east, it goes through Warwick before crossing into Delaware, where it becomes Delaware Route 299.
For public transportation, Cecil Transit offers a special "Demand Response" bus service. This service runs twice a month between Cecilton and Middletown, Delaware. It helps people in southern Cecil County get to places like shopping centers and healthcare facilities in Middletown.
Population of Cecilton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 462 | — | |
| 1880 | 473 | 2.4% | |
| 1890 | 485 | 2.5% | |
| 1900 | 447 | −7.8% | |
| 1910 | 518 | 15.9% | |
| 1920 | 439 | −15.3% | |
| 1930 | 458 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 498 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 510 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 596 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 581 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 508 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 489 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 474 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 663 | 39.9% | |
| 2020 | 676 | 2.0% | |
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2010 Census Information
Based on the census from 2010, there were 663 people living in Cecilton. These people lived in 237 households, and 173 of those were families. The town had about 1441 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cecilton were White (80.5%). There were also African American residents (11.8%), Asian residents (0.5%), and Pacific Islander residents (0.3%). About 4.8% of the population identified with other races, and 2.1% were of two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 7.1% of the population.
In terms of households, 43.9% had children under 18 living there. About 44.7% were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband (19.4%) or a male head without a wife (8.9%). About 27.0% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Cecilton was 35.4 years old. About 27.1% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 12.8% of the population. The town's population was almost evenly split between males (48.1%) and females (51.9%).
Notable Person from Cecilton
David Davis was a very important person who was born near Cecilton on March 9, 1815. He was a close advisor to President Abraham Lincoln.
In 1862, David Davis was appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, which is the highest court in the country. He served as a Supreme Court Justice until 1877. After that, he resigned from the court to become a U.S. Senator for the state of Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Cecilton (Maryland) para niños
