Port Republic, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Port Republic, Maryland
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 Port Republic, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Port Republic, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Calvert |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20676
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| GNIS feature ID | 591051 |
Port Republic is a small, countryside area in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it's managed by the county government.
Port Republic is located where several main roads meet. These include MD routes 2/MD 4, MD 264, MD 509, MD 765, and Parkers Creek Road. It is about five miles south of Prince Frederick, which is the main town in Calvert County.
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Cool Places to See in Port Republic
Even though Port Republic doesn't have a busy downtown area, it has some interesting spots.
Historic Christ Episcopal Church
One important place is Christ Episcopal Church. This old church was built a long time ago. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it's a special building that is important to history.
Old One-Room Schoolhouse
You can also find a restored one room school building here. Imagine going to school where all the students, no matter their age, learned in just one room!
Jousting Tournament Fun
Every year, on the last Saturday in August, a special event happens at Christ Church. It's the annual Calvert County Jousting Tournament. Jousting is a sport where people on horseback try to hit a target with a lance. It's a bit like knights in shining armor! This tournament was even shown on ESPN's SportsCenter in 2005. It was part of their "50 States in 50 Days" series.
Where People Live
Port Republic is home to several neighborhoods. Some of these include Governors' Run, Kenwood Beach, Scientists' Cliffs, and Western Shores. The community also has its own post office with the ZIP code 20676.
People from Port Republic
- Earl F. Hance – Earl F. Hance used to be the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture. He held this important job from 2009 to 2015. He owns a large farm in Port Republic, which is about 600 acres.
