Libertytown, Maryland facts for kids
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Libertytown, Maryland
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Central Libertytown in 2022
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 Libertytown, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Libertytown, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Frederick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 984 |
| • Density | 408.64/sq mi (157.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21762 Post Office, 21791 and 21701, RFD
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| Area code(s) | 301 and 240, Walkersville and Frederick Exchanges, Telephone exchange names |
| FIPS code | 24-46800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583649 |
Libertytown is a small community in Frederick County, Maryland, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Libertytown is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it as a specific area for counting people. In 2020, about 984 people lived in Libertytown. A historic building called the Abraham Jones House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Where is Libertytown?
Libertytown is located in the eastern part of Frederick County, Maryland. A main road, Maryland Route 26 (also called Liberty Road), goes through the community. This road connects Libertytown to other places.
If you travel east on Route 26, you can reach Baltimore, a big city, about 34 miles (55 km) away. If you go southwest, you'll find Frederick, Maryland, about 11 miles (18 km) away. Another road, Maryland Route 75, crosses Route 26 in the center of Libertytown. Route 75 leads northeast to Union Bridge, Maryland and south to New Market, Maryland.
The community covers a total area of about 2.41 square miles (6.25 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 950 | — | |
| 2020 | 984 | 3.6% | |
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In 2010, the population of Libertytown was 950 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 984 people. This shows a small increase of about 3.6% in ten years.
Schools in Libertytown
Libertytown is home to Liberty Elementary School. This school first opened its doors in 1927. Back then, it taught students from first grade all the way through twelfth grade.
In 1945, Liberty Elementary graduated its last senior class. It continued to teach junior high students until 1962. Today, it serves younger students. There is also a private Catholic elementary school in Libertytown called Notre Dame Academy.
Fun and Recreation
Libertytown Park is a great place for outdoor activities. It has areas for picnics with gazebos, which are covered shelters. The park also has a special rain garden that helps manage rainwater naturally.
For sports fans, the park offers two baseball fields. One is designed for Little League games, and the other is a full-sized field. You can also find a basketball court and three tennis courts. There's a large open field perfect for playing football or soccer.
A popular spot within the park is called Dirty Dixon’s. It has trails that run through an area protected for bobwhite quail, a type of bird. This area is looked after by an organization called Quail Forever.
