Taneytown, Maryland facts for kids
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Taneytown, Maryland
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Central Taneytown
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Location of Taneytown, Maryland
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Maryland | ||
| County | Carroll | ||
| Incorporated | 1836 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Strong Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.18 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 7,234 | ||
| • Density | 2,292.14/sq mi (884.88/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
21787
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| Area code(s) | 410 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-76725 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0587687 | ||
Taneytown is a city located in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The city was founded in 1754. In 2020, about 7,234 people lived there.
Even George Washington once wrote about Taneytown, saying it was a "small place" with most buildings made of wood. Today, Taneytown has a history museum where you can learn all about the city's past. The Bullfrog Road Bridge, an important old structure, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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Geography of Taneytown
Taneytown is located at 39°39′26″N 77°10′14″W / 39.65722°N 77.17056°W. This means it is in the northern part of Maryland.
The city covers a total area of about 3.05 square miles (7.90 km2). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
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Getting Around Taneytown
Most people travel to and from Taneytown by car. Two main highways serve the city: Maryland Route 140 (MD 140) and Maryland Route 194 (MD 194).
- Maryland Route 140: This road goes through the center of Taneytown as Baltimore Street. Eastward, MD 140 leads to Westminster and Baltimore. Westward, it goes through Emmitsburg and then into Pennsylvania.
- Maryland Route 194: This road is known as Frederick Street and York Street in Taneytown. Northward, MD 194 continues into Pennsylvania. Southward, it heads towards the Frederick area.
Population of Taneytown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 285 | — | |
| 1860 | 365 | 28.1% | |
| 1870 | 413 | 13.2% | |
| 1880 | 519 | 25.7% | |
| 1890 | 566 | 9.1% | |
| 1900 | 665 | 17.5% | |
| 1910 | 824 | 23.9% | |
| 1920 | 800 | −2.9% | |
| 1930 | 938 | 17.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,208 | 28.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,420 | 17.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,519 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,731 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,618 | 51.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,695 | 41.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,128 | 38.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,728 | 31.2% | |
| 2020 | 7,234 | 7.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 6,728 people living in Taneytown. This means about 2,213 people lived in each square mile. There were 2,434 homes in the city.
Most people living in Taneytown were White (91.3%). About 4.5% were Black, and smaller groups included Asian and Native American people. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (40.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (55.3%) were married couples. About 20.5% of homes had just one person living alone. The average age of people in Taneytown was 37 years old. About 27.9% of residents were under 18.
History of Taneytown
Taneytown was established in 1754. It was named after Raphael Taney, who received one of the first land grants in the area. However, Raphael Taney probably never lived in the town himself.
When Carroll County was created in 1837, Taneytown became part of it.
Taneytown and the Civil War
Even though no battles happened in Taneytown, the city played a role in the American Civil War. This was because it was close to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and on a main road leading to Washington, D.C.
During the war, Union Army General George Meade even had his headquarters in Taneytown for a while. Another Civil War general, Jacob G. Lauman, was born in Taneytown.
Historic Places and Culture
A large part of the city was recognized as the Taneytown Historic District in 1986. This means many of its old buildings and areas are protected for their historical importance.
There's even a song called "Taneytown" by the musician Steve Earle on his album El Corazon.
Famous People from Taneytown
Many interesting people have connections to Taneytown:
- Fr. Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin: A Catholic priest, missionary, and Russian prince lived in Taneytown in the late 1700s.
- Joseph A. Goulden: This Congressman from New York had a family house in Taneytown where he often spent his summers. He was even present in Gettysburg when Abraham Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address.
- Fred Gwynne: The actor, famous for his role in the TV show The Munsters, passed away in Taneytown in 1993.
- Rogers Birnie: An explorer, was born in Taneytown in 1851. His family moved to Gettysburg shortly after his birth.
See also
In Spanish: Taneytown (Maryland) para niños
