Salisbury, Maryland facts for kids

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City
Main Street in Salisbury
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Motto(s):  The Comfortable Side of Coastal
Location in Wicomico County in Maryland
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Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Wicomico
Founded	1732
Incorporated	1854
Government
• Type	Strong-mayor
Area
• City	14.28 sq mi (36.97 km2)
• Land	13.79 sq mi (35.70 km2)
• Water	0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)  3.39%
Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Population  (2020)
• City	33,050
• Density	2,397.53/sq mi (925.71/km2)
• Urban	78,075
• Metro	128,208
Demonym(s)	Salisburian
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP codes	21801-21804
Area code	410, 443, 667
FIPS code	24-69925
GNIS feature ID	0591221

Salisbury is a city in Maryland, United States. It is the main city of Wicomico County. Salisbury is the biggest city in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland. About 33,050 people lived there in 2020. The city is an important center for business on the Delmarva Peninsula.

History of Salisbury

Main Street in 1920

Salisbury's location was very important for its growth. It is at the start of the Wicomico River. At first, it was a small outpost set up by Lord Baltimore in 1732.

Many old buildings in Salisbury are listed as historic places. These include the Gillis-Grier House and Poplar Hill Mansion. People think the city was named after Salisbury, England. This is because the founders were from England and the places looked similar.

Salisbury played a part in the Civil War. Union soldiers stayed there to look for people who supported the South. They also stopped goods from reaching Confederate forces.

Fires caused big damage in 1860 and 1866. Two-thirds of the town burned down. But the people of Salisbury worked hard to rebuild. The county kept growing, and Salisbury became its main town. In 1867, when Wicomico County was created, Salisbury became its government center.

Today, many different businesses are in Salisbury. It also has county, state, and federal government offices. The city hosts events that celebrate local culture and art. These include "3rd Friday" and "1st Saturday" downtown events. Salisbury is also home to The Salisbury Zoo, the Centre at Salisbury Mall, and the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.

Salisbury's Geography

Sign at northern entrance on U.S. Route 13.

Salisbury is located at 38°21′57″N 75°35′36″W / 38.36583°N 75.59333°W / 38.36583; -75.59333. The city covers about 13.87 square miles (35.92 km²). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The city's elevation changes from 17 to 45 feet (5 to 14 meters) above sea level.

People of Salisbury

Salisbury is the main city of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes three counties in Maryland and one in Delaware.

Population in 2010

In 2010, Salisbury had 30,343 people. There were 11,983 households. About 29.1% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.42 people. The average family had 3.04 people. The median age in the city was 28.1 years.

Population in 2020

In 2020, the population of Salisbury grew to 33,050 people. There were 12,542 households. The average household had 2.50 people. About 24.7% of the people in Salisbury lived below the poverty line.

Economy and Businesses

Salisbury, Maryland in 2015

In 2016, the Salisbury area had one of the fastest job growth rates in the nation. Jobs increased by 4.2%.

Perdue Farms, a large poultry company, has its main office in Salisbury. Other important industries include healthcare and food services. There is also manufacturing of electronic parts and medicines. Shipbuilding and farming are also important.

Some of the biggest employers in Salisbury are Salisbury University and Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Peninsula Regional Medical Center hires the most people in Salisbury. Perdue Farms is the largest company based in Salisbury. Piedmont Airlines, a regional airline, is also based near Salisbury.

Education in Salisbury

Public schools in Salisbury are managed by Wicomico County Public Schools. There are also several private schools.

Colleges and Universities

• Salisbury University
• Wor-Wic Community College

High Schools

• James M. Bennett High School
• Parkside High School
• Wicomico High School
• Private schools: Faith Baptist School, Salisbury Baptist Academy, St. Francis de Sales, Salisbury Christian School, Stepping Stones Learning Academy, The Salisbury School, and Wicomico Day School

Middle Schools

• Salisbury Middle School
• Wicomico Middle School
• Bennett Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Chipman, East Salisbury, Glen Avenue, North Salisbury, Pemberton, Pinehurst, Prince Street, West Salisbury, and Westside Intermediate
• Private schools: Faith Baptist School, Salisbury Christian School, St. Francis de Sales, Stepping Stones Learning Academy, The Salisbury School, and Wicomico Day School

Libraries

Salisbury has branches of the Wicomico Public Library. The Paul S. Sarbanes branch is the largest. It is located in downtown Salisbury.

Media

Newspapers and Magazines

Radio Stations

Television Channels

Culture and Fun

Salisbury has many places to learn and have fun. These include the Salisbury University Arboretum and the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art. You can also visit the Chipman Cultural Center and Poplar Hill Mansion.

Parks and Community Centers

The city has many parks and playgrounds. Some popular ones are Comfort Safety Zone Playground and Riverwalk Park. The Salisbury Zoo is located within Salisbury City Park. Naylor Mill Forest Trail is a large forest area for nature lovers. The Port of Salisbury Marina is a place for boats.

The city also has two community centers. These centers offer fun activities, arts and crafts, and help with homework for kids. They also have classes for adults.

Sports Teams

Delmarva Shorebirds' mascot, Sherman, in the seats of Perdue Stadium.

Salisbury is home to the Delmarva Shorebirds. They are a minor league baseball team. They play at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. The Shorebirds are connected to the Baltimore Orioles major league team.

Salisbury University has successful sports teams called the Salisbury Seagulls. They are known for football, field hockey, baseball, and lacrosse. They have won many national titles in lacrosse.

Other local sports teams include the Wicomico Stallions (football) and the Salisbury Roller Girls (roller derby). There are also youth sports programs like Doverdale Youth Lacrosse and Salisbury Rhinos Youth Football.

Events to Enjoy

• Maryland Folk Festival: This festival celebrates folk music and culture. Salisbury hosted the National Folk Festival several times. The city now continues it as the Maryland Folk Festival.
• SBY Marathon: This event includes a full marathon, half-marathon, and 5K run. The marathon is a qualifying race for bigger marathons like Boston and New York City.
• Sea Gull Century: This is a bike ride that covers 62 or 100 miles (100 or 160 km) of Maryland's Eastern Shore. It happens every October and is hosted by Salisbury University.
• Dance for Kindness: This event is a "freeze mob" or "flash mob" held downtown. It celebrates kindness and Salisbury's recognition as a "World Kindness USA City."

Community Groups

Many groups in Salisbury help make the community better. These include the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Salisbury Jaycees. Other groups are the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra. Local churches also have great music programs. There are also several scout troops in the city.

Sister Cities

Salisbury has "sister city" relationships with other cities around the world. This helps build friendships and understanding.

• Salinas, Ecuador
• Salisbury, England, United Kingdom
• Tartu, Estonia

Transportation

Salisbury is served by two main highways. U.S. Route 13 goes north and south. U.S. Route 50 goes east and west. These highways help connect Salisbury to other major cities. Both highways now go around the city center on the Salisbury Bypass.

The Delmarva Central Railroad provides freight train service to Salisbury.

The Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport offers daily flights. You can fly to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The Port of Salisbury is a busy commercial port on the Wicomico River.

Shore Transit provides local bus service in Salisbury. It also connects to other places nearby. Greyhound Lines offers bus service to cities like New York City, Baltimore, and Norfolk, Virginia. BayRunner Shuttle provides rides to the Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

Notable People from Salisbury

See also

In Spanish: Salisbury (Maryland) para niños