Detour, Maryland facts for kids
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Detour, Maryland
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View east along MD 77 in Detour
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 Detour, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Detour, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
History
A post office called Detour was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1993. According to tradition, the indirect route of the railroad extending to the site accounts for the name.
William and Catherine Biggs Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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