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Pisgah, Maryland
Pisgah, Maryland is located in Maryland
Pisgah, Maryland
Pisgah, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Pisgah, Maryland is located in the United States
Pisgah, Maryland
Pisgah, Maryland
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Maryland
County Charles
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Pisgah is a small place in Charles County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own separate city government. It's different from a city or town that has a mayor and city council.

How They Are Governed

Instead of a city government, the county government takes care of services. This includes things like roads, police, and fire protection. People living in these areas still pay taxes to the county.

Where is Pisgah Located?

Pisgah is found in Charles County, which is in the southern part of Maryland. Maryland is a state on the East Coast of the United States.

Charles County, Maryland

Charles County is known for its history and natural beauty. It is located near the Potomac River. The county seat, which is like its main town, is La Plata.

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