New Windsor, Maryland facts for kids
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New Windsor, Maryland
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Location of New Windsor, Maryland
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Maryland | ||
| County | Carroll | ||
| Platted | 1797 | ||
| Incorporated | 1844 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,441 | ||
| • Density | 1,952.57/sq mi (753.54/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
21776
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| Area code(s) | 410,443,667 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-55925 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0593887 | ||
New Windsor is a small town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. In 2020, about 1,441 people lived there. The town is known for being the home of Clyfford Still, a famous painter, for many years.
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History of New Windsor
New Windsor was first planned out in 1797. It was originally called Sulphur Springs. This name came from a local spring whose water people thought could help with health problems.
How New Windsor Got Its Name
The town got its current name, New Windsor, in the early 1800s. It might have been named after Windsor in England.
Early Days and the Springs
New Windsor was first started to serve people traveling on wagon trails. But soon, the sulfur springs themselves became a reason for people to visit. To make money from these visitors, the town built a bathhouse and many inns. One of these was the large Dielman Inn.
Colleges and Schools in New Windsor
In 1850, Calvert College opened in New Windsor. It later became New Windsor College in 1872. Then, from 1912 to 1937, it was a campus for Blue Ridge College.
The New Windsor State Bank
During the Great Depression, on September 3, 1932, the New Windsor State Bank opened. It is still open today! The bank's first building on Main Street has special features like imported marble and a painted mural. Today, it is called NWSB Bank.
Church of the Brethren and Peace Corps
Since 1944, New Windsor has been a main center for the international work of the Church of the Brethren. This included their Heifer Project, which later became Heifer International. These efforts helped inspire the Peace Corps, a group that helps people around the world. The first director of the Peace Corps, Sargent Shriver, had connections to this area.
In 2017, the former Blue Ridge College campus was sold to Shanghai Yulun Education Group. It reopened as Springdale Preparatory School.
Famous Artists from New Windsor
Two well-known American artists have called New Windsor home:
- Frederick Dielman
- Clyfford Still, whose old mansion in town can be visited if you make a reservation.
Historic Places in Town
Many parts of New Windsor are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. The town was added to this list in 1997 as the New Windsor Historic District. Two specific historic homes, Avalon and the Appler-Englar House, are also listed.
Geography and Location
New Windsor is located about 6 miles (10 km) west of Westminster. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°32′36″N 77°6′15″W / 39.54333°N 77.10417°W.
Size of the Town
The United States Census Bureau says that New Windsor covers about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
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Getting Around New Windsor
The main way to travel to and from New Windsor is by car. Two main roads serve the town: Maryland Route 31 and Maryland Route 75.
- Maryland Route 31 goes northeast to southwest. It connects New Windsor to Westminster and Libertytown.
- Maryland Route 75 starts at MD 31 in New Windsor. It goes west to Union Bridge and then turns south towards Libertytown.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 396 | — | |
| 1880 | 426 | 7.6% | |
| 1890 | 414 | −2.8% | |
| 1900 | 430 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 446 | 3.7% | |
| 1920 | 512 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 503 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 529 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 707 | 33.6% | |
| 1960 | 738 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 788 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 799 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 757 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,303 | 72.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,396 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,441 | 3.2% | |
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New Windsor is also home to the New Windsor Conference Center. This center is owned by the Church of the Brethren. It has a gift shop that sells crafts made by people in developing countries.
Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,396 people living in New Windsor. There were 526 households, which are groups of people living together.
- About 92.3% of the people were White.
- About 3.9% were African American.
- About 1.1% were Asian.
- About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the town was about 37.6 years old.
- About 27.9% of residents were under 18.
- About 12% were 65 years or older.
There were slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%) in the town.
Notable People from New Windsor
Many interesting people have lived in New Windsor, including:
- Guy Babylon - A keyboard player and composer.
- Roberts Bartholow - A physician.
- Marion Bloom - A writer and nurse.
- Clyfford Still - A famous painter.
See also
In Spanish: New Windsor (Maryland) para niños
