Flintstone, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flintstone, Maryland
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2016 view west along Maryland State Route 144 entering Flintstone
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 Flintstone, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Flintstone, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 410.32/sq mi (158.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21530
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| FIPS code | 24-28425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583622 |
Flintstone is a small community in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It's 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 U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 167 people lived in Flintstone. It's part of the larger Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Flintstone Located?
Flintstone is nestled between some interesting natural features. It sits at the southern base of Tussey Mountain. It's also near a "water gap" in Warrior Mountain. A water gap is a valley formed when a river or stream cuts through a mountain ridge. Here, Flintstone Creek created this gap.
Flintstone Creek flows into Town Creek, which then travels south to the famous Potomac River. The community is located only about 1 mile south of the Mason–Dixon line, which is the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Nearby Attractions and History
Even though Flintstone is a small community, it's close to some cool places to explore!
- Rocky Gap State Park: This park offers beautiful scenery, a lake for swimming and boating, and hiking trails.
- Green Ridge State Forest: Maryland's largest state forest, perfect for outdoor adventures like camping, hunting, and off-road driving.
A historic area called the Breakneck Road Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's recognized for its important history. Flintstone is also located roughly halfway between two major cities: Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh.
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Flintstone in the 1860s
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Flintstone has changed a little over the years.
- In 2010, the population was 177 people.
- By 2020, the population was 167 people.
This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Flintstone (Maryland) para niños
