Grantsville, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grantsville, Maryland
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The Casselman River in Casselman River Bridge State Park near Grantsville, Maryland.
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Location of Grantsville, Maryland
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Maryland | |
| County | Garrett | |
| Incorporated | 1864 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,303 ft (702 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 968 | |
| • Density | 933.46/sq mi (360.43/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
21536
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 | |
| FIPS code | 24-34525 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390215 | |
Grantsville is a small town in the northern part of Garrett County, Maryland. It is located close to the Pennsylvania border. In 2020, about 968 people lived there.
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Exploring Grantsville's Past
Grantsville started as a small settlement called Tomlinson's or Little Crossing. It was a stop along the Braddock Road. This road was used by early settlers traveling west from Cumberland.
The National Road's Impact
Later, Grantsville grew into a busy village because of the nearby National Road, also known as U.S. Route 40. Starting in 1818, this important road helped hundreds of thousands of pioneers and settlers. They traveled in stagecoaches and covered wagons.
An area just outside Grantsville was a major stop on this old road. It was known as Little Crossing. Travelers today can still see a "dip" in the road there.
Signs in the area show where the old post office and a blacksmith shop once stood. The blacksmith shop was open all night to fix horseshoes. An article from 1879 described how many wagons there were. It said they were "so numerous that the leaders of one team had their noses in the trough at the end of the next wagon ahead."
Historic Buildings and Artisan Village
The Casselman Inn is in the middle of Grantsville. It has offered food and lodging to travelers since 1824. A sign outside shows what an old stagecoach advertisement from 1842 looked like.
Near the Casselman Bridge is the Penn Alps Restaurant. This historic stone arch bridge was built in 1813. It was the longest single stone arch in America at that time. The Penn Alps Restaurant is in the last log hospitality house on the National Pike.
Next to Penn Alps is The Spruce Forest Artisan Village. Alta Schrock started this village in 1957. It has grown from a few cabins to about 12 old log and frame buildings. Two of these buildings are from the time of the Revolutionary War. Many of these buildings are now studios for artists. These artists create things like bird carvings, stained glass, baskets, woven items, and pottery.
Getting Around Grantsville
The main way to get to Grantsville is by road. Interstate 68, U.S. Route 40, and U.S. Route 219 all pass through Grantsville. They are part of the National Freeway.
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You can get directly into Grantsville from an exit on Maryland Route 495. Other roads like U.S. Route 40 Alternate and Maryland Route 669 also serve the town.
Grantsville used to have Greyhound bus service until 2005. Since 2011, a Bayrunner Shuttle has served the town. This shuttle connects Grantsville to other towns and places like BWI Airport.
Grantsville's Natural Setting
Grantsville covers about 0.98 square miles (2.69 square kilometers) of land. It has no large bodies of water within its borders.
Understanding the Climate
Grantsville has a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters.
Population of Grantsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 220 | — | |
| 1900 | 175 | — | |
| 1910 | 248 | 41.7% | |
| 1920 | 264 | 6.5% | |
| 1930 | 400 | 51.5% | |
| 1940 | 465 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 461 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 446 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 517 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 498 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 505 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 619 | 22.6% | |
| 2010 | 766 | 23.7% | |
| 2020 | 968 | 26.4% | |
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In the 1960s, about 400 people lived in Grantsville. The population has grown over the years. By 2020, it reached 968 people.
2010 Population Snapshot
According to the census from 2010, there were 766 people living in Grantsville. Most of the people living in town were White. About 23.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age in the town was 38.4 years.
People from Grantsville
- George C. Edwards: He was a state senator for Maryland.
- Alta Schrock: She founded Penn Alps, the Springs Folk Festival, the Springs Historical Society, and the Springs Museum.
See also
In Spanish: Grantsville (Maryland) para niños
