Sabillasville, Maryland facts for kids
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Sabillasville, Maryland
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 Sabillasville, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Sabillasville, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Frederick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 470 |
| • Density | 280.93/sq mi (108.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21780
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-69200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629805 |
Sabillasville is a small community in Frederick County, Maryland, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by Frederick County. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area the government uses to collect population information. In 2020, about 470 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Sabillasville
The first European settlers came to the Sabillasville area in the late 1750s. They were Swiss immigrants. One of the earliest settlers was Peter Zollinger. He owned the land where Sabillasville is today.
In 1813, a man named Andrew Smith planned out the village. He named it Sabillasville to honor Savilla Zollinger, who was Peter Zollinger's wife.
The Railroad and Summer Fun
In 1872, the Western Maryland Railroad reached Sabillasville. This train line connected the area to cities like Baltimore and Hagerstown. Because of the railroad, the area soon became a popular summer resort. This resort was called Pen Mar. The name "Pen Mar" is a mix of "Pennsylvania" and "Maryland," showing that it was close to both states.
Two important old buildings in Sabillasville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Victor Cullen School Power House, listed in 1987, and the Victor Cullen Center, Old Administration Building, listed in 1990. These buildings are recognized for their historical importance.
Where is Sabillasville?
Sabillasville is located in the northwest corner of Frederick County. It sits in a valley called Harbaugh Valley. This valley is between two hills: South Mountain to the northwest and Wertenbaker Hill to the southeast.
The community is about 1,100 feet (335 meters) above sea level. Route 550 goes through the town. This road leads northwest about 2 miles (3 km) to Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. It also goes southeast about 7 miles (11 km) to Thurmont.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Sabillasville CDP covers an area of about 1.67 square miles (4.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 470 | — | |
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The population of Sabillasville changes over time. The United States Census counts how many people live in an area every ten years. In 2010, the population was 354 people. By 2020, it had grown to 470 people.
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