Clear Spring, Maryland Facts for Kids

Clear Spring is a small town located in Washington County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2020, about 372 people lived there. The town was officially recognized in 1836.

History of Clear Spring
- Historic Buildings and Sites
- George Washington's Visit
Geography of Clear Spring
- Location and Landscape
- The Famous Spring
Getting Around Clear Spring
- Main Roads
- Major Interstate Access
Population of Clear Spring
- 2020 Census Data
Education in Clear Spring
- Clear Spring High School
See also

History of Clear Spring

Clear Spring has a rich history with several important buildings. Some of these places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their historical value.

Historic Buildings and Sites

The Joseph Fiery House is one of these historic buildings.
The Wilson School is another important site.
The Rufus Wilson Complex and Plumb Grove are also on the list.

George Washington's Visit

Did you know that George Washington, who became the first President of the United States, once visited Clear Spring? This shows how old and important the town is!

Geography of Clear Spring

Clear Spring is a small town, covering an area of about 0.11 square miles (0.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Location and Landscape

The town sits at the eastern base of a place called Fairview Mountain. The ground underneath the town is made of a type of rock called Conococheague limestone.

The Famous Spring

The town gets its name from a special spring. This spring is the only natural source of underground water in the area. A local stream called Tom's Run gets its water from this very clear spring.

US 40 westbound through central Clear Spring

Getting Around Clear Spring

Most people travel to and from Clear Spring by road. The town is connected by important highways.

Main Roads

U.S. Route 40 is the main highway that goes right through the town. It serves as Clear Spring's main street. This road goes west towards Hancock and east towards Hagerstown.
Maryland Route 68 is another state highway that serves the town. It starts in Clear Spring at U.S. Route 40 and heads east towards Williamsport.

Major Interstate Access

Just south of Clear Spring, Maryland Route 68 connects with Interstate 70. This is a very important highway for longer trips. I-70 goes east to Baltimore and west towards the southern parts of Pittsburgh.

Population of Clear Spring

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1870	702	—
1880	721	2.7%
1900	474	—
1910	521	9.9%
1920	538	3.3%
1930	539	0.2%
1940	500	−7.2%
1950	558	11.6%
1960	488	−12.5%
1970	499	2.3%
1980	477	−4.4%
1990	415	−13.0%
2000	455	9.6%
2010	358	−21.3%
2020	372	3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.

2020 Census Data

According to the 2020 census, there were 372 people living in Clear Spring. This shows a small increase from the 358 people counted in 2010.

Education in Clear Spring

Clear Spring is proud to be home to Clear Spring High School.

Clear Spring High School

The high school has about 415 students.
Its sports teams are known as the Blazers.
Clear Spring High School also hosts a special program. It's called the Washington County Public Schools' Academy of Agricultural and Environmental Science.
This program is open to any student in Washington County Public Schools. They can join no matter which school district they live in.

Clear Spring, Maryland facts for kids

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