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Gaither is a small place in Carroll County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a town or city does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Where is Gaither?

Gaither is found along Gaither Road. It's located just north of the South Branch of the Patapsco River. This river is important in Maryland, flowing into the Chesapeake Bay.

Rivers and Railroads

The area is also near the Old Main Line railroad tracks. These tracks are used by CSX Transportation, a large company that moves goods by train across the country. Railroads have played a big part in connecting communities like Gaither for many years.

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