Kingsville, Maryland facts for kids
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Kingsville, Maryland
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Little Gunpowder Falls Bridge at Baltimore-Harford County Line in Kingsville, Maryland
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Location of Kingsville, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.11 sq mi (26.17 km2) |
| • Land | 10.04 sq mi (26.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,358 |
| • Density | 434.15/sq mi (167.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21087
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-44350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0585320 |
Kingsville is a friendly, mostly rural community in Baltimore County, Maryland, in the United States. It is a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town.
Kingsville is known for its natural beauty. It is bordered by the Little Gunpowder Falls river to the northeast and the Big Gunpowder Falls river to the southwest. These two rivers meet to form the larger Gunpowder River. In 2020, about 4,358 people lived in Kingsville.
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History of Kingsville
Kingsville got its name from a man named Abraham King. He was born in 1760 and passed away in Kingsville in 1836 when he was 76 years old.
Abraham King's Land and Home
Abraham King bought about 290 acres (1.17 square kilometers) of land in the Kingsville area in 1816. This land came from several older property grants. He lived in a large old house, which later became known as the Kingsville Inn. Today, it is the Lassahn Funeral Home on Belair Road.
Early Businesses and Post Office
The King family ran a tavern in Kingsville. A tavern was a place where people could eat, drink, and stay overnight. In 1829, a post office was set up at King's Tavern. George King, likely a relative of Abraham, was the first postmaster. On January 8, 1830, the post office was officially named "Kingsville."
Kingsville on the Map
In 1840, a state geologist named John Henry Alexander was the first person to include Kingsville on an official map. This helped people know where the community was located.
Historic Landmarks Nearby
Kingsville is close to several important historical sites. These include the restored Jerusalem Mill Village museum, Jericho Farm, and the renovated Jericho Covered Bridge. These places are all located along the Little Gunpowder Falls river. They are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are protected for their historical value.
Neighboring Communities
Kingsville is surrounded by other communities. Some of these nearby places are Upper Falls, Bradshaw, Franklinville, Joppa, Fork, and Perry Hall.
Geography of Kingsville
Kingsville is located in Maryland. It covers a total area of about 10.1 square miles (26.17 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a small amount of water.
Population and People
Kingsville has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
- 1980: 2,824 people
- 1990: 3,550 people
- 2000: 4,214 people
- 2010: 4,318 people
- 2020: 4,358 people
Community Makeup in 2000
According to the 2000 census, there were 4,214 people living in Kingsville. Most households were families, with many married couples living together. About 35.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The community had people of different ages. About 24.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Kingsville was 42 years.
Notable People from Kingsville
Several interesting people have connections to Kingsville:
- Charles Joseph Bonaparte (1851-1921): He was a very important government official. He served as the U.S. Secretary of the Navy and later as the Attorney General.
- Ishmael Day: An early resident of the area.
- Dave Johnson: A former pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Tom Phoebus: Another former MLB pitcher.
- Blaze Starr: A famous burlesque star.
- William Purington Cole Jr.: He was a U.S. Congressman from 1927-1929 and again from 1931-1938. He also served as the President of the Board of Trustees for the University of Maryland. He lived on a farm in Kingsville.
See also
In Spanish: Kingsville (Maryland) para niños
