Rising Sun, Maryland facts for kids
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Rising Sun, Maryland
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The historic bank building in Rising Sun
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Location of Rising Sun, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Cecil |
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| Incorporated | 1860 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.21 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,740 | ||
| • Density | 1,684.08/sq mi (650.35/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
21911
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| Area code(s) | 410 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-66275 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0595204 | ||
| Website | http://www.risingsunmd.org/ | ||
Rising Sun is a town located in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. In 2020, about 2,740 people lived there.
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History of Rising Sun
Early Days and the Tavern
The area where Rising Sun is now was once a disputed land. Both Pennsylvania and Maryland claimed it. In the early 1700s, a group called Quakers settled here. Later, a survey showed the land was actually part of Maryland.
Around 1720, a man named Henry Reynolds opened a stone tavern. A tavern was like an inn or a restaurant where travelers could stop. It was a stage coach stop, meaning horse-drawn coaches would stop there. Legend says he put a sign with a picture of the sun rising. This is how the place got its name, "The Rising Sun."
The tavern was on the main road between Baltimore and Philadelphia. It became a popular spot for meetings, business, and even elections. People knew the tavern better than the small village around it, which was called Summer Hill. So, when the first post office opened around 1815, they officially named the town Rising Sun.
Growth and Important Events
Rising Sun officially became a town in 1860. The town leaders installed slate sidewalks and put up street lamps. They even hired a lamplighter who also helped keep the streets clean. Six years later, a railroad called the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad started serving the town. This helped Rising Sun grow a lot.
In 1895, a local man named John A. Kay joined the Navy. He was working on the Battleship Maine when it sailed to Havana Harbor in 1898. Sadly, the ship exploded, and John A. Kay was one of about 268 crew members who died. On July 4, 1900, a monument was built at Brookview Cemetery to honor him and the others.
Rising Sun was also ahead of its time for women's rights. In 1916, women in Rising Sun were allowed to vote in local elections. This happened four years before the 19th Amendment was passed. The 19th Amendment gave women across the entire United States the right to vote.
Several historic buildings in Rising Sun are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Jeremiah Brown House and Mill Site, East Nottingham Friends Meetinghouse, Joshua Lowe House, Thomas Richards House, and West Nottingham Meetinghouse.
Geography and Location
Rising Sun is located in Maryland at coordinates 39.6994 degrees North and 76.0630 degrees West.
According to government data, the town covers about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Transportation in Rising Sun
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Most people travel to and from Rising Sun by road. The main highway near Rising Sun is U.S. Route 1. This road runs along the northwest edge of the town.
If you head south on US 1, you will cross the Conowingo Dam on your way to Baltimore. If you go north, US 1 takes you into Pennsylvania and towards Philadelphia. Other important roads that go through Rising Sun include Maryland Route 273 and Maryland Route 274. Maryland Route 276 is also very close to the town.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 277 | — | |
| 1880 | 314 | 13.4% | |
| 1890 | 384 | 22.3% | |
| 1900 | 382 | −0.5% | |
| 1910 | 416 | 8.9% | |
| 1920 | 442 | 6.3% | |
| 1930 | 565 | 27.8% | |
| 1940 | 529 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 668 | 26.3% | |
| 1960 | 824 | 23.4% | |
| 1970 | 956 | 16.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,160 | 21.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,263 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,702 | 34.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,781 | 63.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,740 | −1.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,781 people living in Rising Sun. These people lived in 1,062 households, and 732 of these were families. The town had about 2,207 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Rising Sun were White (95.8%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42.7%) had children under 18 living with them. About 46.1% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.62 people, and the average family had 3.17 people.
The average age of people in Rising Sun was 32.5 years old. About 30.8% of residents were under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Rising Sun (Maryland) para niños
