Hughesville, Maryland facts for kids
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Hughesville, Maryland
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Location of Hughesville, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.23 sq mi (29.08 km2) |
| • Land | 11.15 sq mi (28.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,438 |
| • Density | 218.64/sq mi (84.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20637
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-40700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590512 |
Hughesville is a community in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering population data. In 2020, about 2,438 people lived there.
A historic site called Truman's Place was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This list helps protect important historical buildings and places.
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Hughesville's Location and Size
Hughesville is located in the state of Maryland. The total area of Hughesville is about 29.1 square kilometers (11.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Hughesville used to be a busy town for selling tobacco. The large buildings where tobacco was stored are now used for different kinds of shops. You can find second-hand stores and unique gift shops there.
What Makes Hughesville Important?
Even though Hughesville is a small community, it's considered a key spot in the Southern Maryland region. Because of its central location, several important organizations have their main offices here.
These include:
- The headquarters for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, which provides electricity to the area.
- An animal shelter that helps pets.
- An economic development council that works to improve the local economy.
- A board of realtors, which helps people buy and sell homes.
- A shelter for women who need a safe place to stay.
Hughesville also has a Girl Scout camp, where girls can learn new skills and have fun. The community doesn't have a typical street layout like a city. Instead, businesses are mostly along the main highway, with some small neighborhoods nearby.
In 2013, it was announced that the College of Southern Maryland would build its fourth campus in Hughesville. This will bring more educational opportunities to the area.
Clean Energy in Hughesville
Near Hughesville, there is a large solar farm. This farm uses sunlight to create electricity. It can generate enough power for about 600 homes. Using solar power helps the environment by reducing pollution, similar to taking 1,600 cars off the road.
Who Lives in Hughesville?
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| 2020 | 2,438 | — | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 1,537 people living in Hughesville. The population has grown to 2,438 by 2020.
In 2000, about 26.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Hughesville (Maryland) para niños
