Ellerslie, Maryland facts for kids
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Ellerslie, Maryland
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 Ellerslie, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Ellerslie, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 651 |
| • Density | 705.31/sq mi (272.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21529
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-25925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583613 |
Ellerslie is a small community in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government defines for counting people.
As of the 2020 census, about 651 people live in Ellerslie. This community is part of the larger Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes nearby cities and towns that are connected by jobs and daily life.
Ellerslie got its name from Elderslie, Scotland. This place in Scotland is famous as the birthplace of William Wallace, a Scottish hero.
Ellerslie's Past
In the early 1900s, Ellerslie was a busy place. It had a "planing mill," which was a factory that smoothed and shaped wood. There was also a pumping station for the Standard Oil Company. This station helped move oil through pipelines.
Where is Ellerslie?
Ellerslie is located along Maryland Route 35. It is about 7 miles (11 km) north of Cumberland. The community is right next to the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland, known as the Mason–Dixon line.
If you go north from Ellerslie, Pennsylvania Route 96 takes you to Hyndman (about 8 miles or 13 km away). It continues to Bedford, which is about 31 miles (50 km) away.
Ellerslie sits in a valley. This valley is formed by Wills Creek. On either side of the valley are two parallel mountain ridges: Little Allegheny Mountain to the west and Wills Mountain to the east.
People of Ellerslie
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| 2020 | 651 | — | |
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The number of people living in Ellerslie has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 572 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 651 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census.
