Sandy Hook, Maryland facts for kids
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Sandy Hook, Maryland
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 Sandy Hook, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Sandy Hook, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Density | 777.78/sq mi (300.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21758
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583684 |
Sandy Hook is a small community in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county area. In 2010, about 188 people lived in Sandy Hook.
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History of Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook was once a very important place for a short time. For a few years, it was the end of the line for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This was when the railroad was still being built. This special time ended in 1837. That is when the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing opened.
John Brown's Raid and Sandy Hook's Role
In 1859, a famous event called John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry happened nearby. Harpers Ferry is only about 3 miles west of Sandy Hook, across a bridge. During this event, a special train carrying soldiers was parked at Sandy Hook. This train also had a telegraph. Reporters used this telegraph to send out many stories about what was happening.
Patrick Higgins was a night watchman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He lived in Sandy Hook from 1853 until he passed away in 1915. At the time of his death, he had worked for the railroad longer than anyone else. Patrick Higgins is well-known for his part in John Brown's Raid of 1859.
Geography of Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook is a small community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.216 square miles. All of this area is land.
Population of Sandy Hook
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| 2020 | 168 | — | |
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The population of Sandy Hook was 168 people in 2020. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts the population every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Sandy Hook (Maryland) para niños
