Rawlings, Maryland facts for kids
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Rawlings, Maryland
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 Rawlings, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Rawlings, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 687 |
| • Density | 769.32/sq mi (297.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21557
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| FIPS code | 24-65150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583680 |
Rawlings is a small community in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area the government uses to collect population data.
Rawlings is located along the McMullen Highway, also known as U.S. Route 220. In 2020, about 687 people lived there.
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History of Rawlings
How Rawlings Got Its Name
The community of Rawlings was named after Moses Rawlings. He was an important officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Early Days as Rawlings Station
Rawlings was first called "Rawlings Station." This name came about because a post office was set up there on March 7, 1856. The post office was located along the railroad tracks, which made it a "station" for mail and travel.
Population and People
Understanding Rawlings' Population
The number of people living in Rawlings changes over time. Every ten years, the United States government counts everyone in the country. This is called a census.
Rawlings' Population Over Time
Here's how the population of Rawlings has changed:
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| 2020 | 687 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Rawlings (Maryland) para niños
