Kennedyville, Maryland facts for kids
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Kennedyville, Maryland
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 Kennedyville, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Kennedyville, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Kent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 230 |
| • Density | 450.10/sq mi (173.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21645
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| GNIS feature ID | 590588 |
| FIPS code | 24-43475 |
Kennedyville is a small community in Kent County, Maryland, United States. It's not an official city but a "census-designated place." This means it's an area the government counts for population surveys. In 2020, about 230 people lived here.
Kennedyville is also home to some historic places. These include Knocks Folly, Shrewsbury Church, and Woodland Hall. These buildings are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Where is Kennedyville Located?
Kennedyville is in the eastern part of Kent County, Maryland. It is about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Chestertown, Maryland. Chestertown is the main town, or "county seat," for Kent County. Kennedyville is also about 7 miles southwest of another town called Galena, Maryland.
The community is located along Maryland Route 213, which is a main road. Kennedyville covers an area of about 0.52 square miles (1.34 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water. Small streams flow through the area and eventually join Morgan Creek. Morgan Creek then flows into the Chester River.
How Many People Live in Kennedyville?
The number of people living in Kennedyville has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 199 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 230 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census.
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| 2020 | 230 | — | |
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Schools in Kennedyville
Students in Kennedyville attend schools that are part of the Kent County Public Schools system. The middle school, Kent County Middle School, is located in Chestertown, Maryland. For high school, students go to Kent County High School. This high school is in an area near Butlertown, Maryland.
Years ago, younger students from Kennedyville went to Worton Elementary School. However, in 2017, the school board decided to close Worton Elementary. Now, students attend other nearby elementary schools in the county.
Famous People from Kennedyville
Some notable people have connections to Kennedyville. These are individuals who have achieved recognition in their fields.
- Wayne Gilchrest: He was a congressman for Maryland's first district. A congressman is a person elected to represent their area in the U.S. government.
- John Needles (1786 – 1878): John Needles was a Quaker, which is a member of a religious group. He was also an abolitionist, meaning he worked to end slavery. Besides his activism, he was a very skilled craftsman who made beautiful furniture.
See also
In Spanish: Kennedyville para niños
