McKenzie, Maryland facts for kids
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McKenzie, Maryland
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 McKenzie, Maryland
Location in Maryland
McKenzie, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 590778 |
McKenzie is a small place in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official town or city government. Instead, it is managed by the county.
About McKenzie
McKenzie got its name from a family who owned a big farm there a long time ago. This farm was located near the river. The community is right across the river from the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, West Virginia. This laboratory is a place where they test things like rockets and other important equipment.
McKenzie's History
McKenzie was once an important spot for railroads. It was a railroad junction, which is where different train tracks meet. The Patterson Creek Cutoff and the main B&O line used to connect here. This made McKenzie a busy place for trains and trade.
McKenzie is also known as one of the very first settlements in Allegany County. People have found old tools like arrowheads and flint in the fields near the river. This suggests that Native American communities might have lived there a long time ago. It is similar to other historical sites in the area, like the one found in Barton, Maryland.
