Trappe, Maryland facts for kids
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Trappe, Maryland
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Central Trappe in 2021
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| Motto(s):
"19th Century Charm - 21st Century Progress"
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Location of Trappe, Maryland
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 Trappe, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Trappe, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Talbot |
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| Incorporated | 1827 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,177 | |
| • Density | 441.32/sq mi (170.41/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
21673
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| Area code(s) | 410 | |
| FIPS code | 24-78575 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0591425 | |
| Website | http://trappemd.net/ | |
Trappe is a small town located in Talbot County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,177 people lived there. The town is known for a large new housing and business area called Trappe East or "Lakeside." There have been some discussions about how its water treatment system will work.
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History of Trappe
Trappe became an official town in 1827. Its name might have come from early settlers who used traps for animals like wolves. Another idea is that it was named after a type of monastery called a Trappist monastery.
Two historic places in Trappe, Compton and The Wilderness, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important sites that are protected.
In 2019, a "Blessing Box" was set up at the Trappe Volunteer Firehouse by Josh Cherry. This box is like a small community pantry where people can share food and other items.
Geography and Location
Trappe is located at 38°39′36″N 76°3′29″W / 38.66000°N 76.05806°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers an area of about 2.78 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population Changes in Trappe
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This chart shows how the number of people living in Trappe has changed over many years. You can see that the population has grown quite a bit since the 1970s.
Population Details from 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 1,077 people living in Trappe. These people lived in 434 households, and 299 of these were families.
The town had about 387 people per square mile (149 people per square kilometer). There were 491 homes or housing units in total.
Most of the people in Trappe were White (65.3%). About 28.1% were African American, and smaller percentages were Native American (0.6%), Asian (1.3%), or from other backgrounds. About 6.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 434 households:
- 32.0% had children under 18 living with them.
- 48.4% were married couples.
- 14.5% had a female head of household with no husband.
- 6.0% had a male head of household with no wife.
- 31.1% were not families.
The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 2.91 people.
The average age of people in Trappe was 39.5 years old.
- 22.5% of residents were under 18.
- 9.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 30% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.6% were 65 or older.
The town's population was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Transportation in Trappe
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Getting around Trappe is mainly done by road. The most important highway that goes through the town is U.S. Route 50. This road connects Trappe to big cities like Washington, D.C. and popular vacation spots like Ocean City.
Another state road that serves the town is Maryland Route 565. This road follows an older path of U.S. Route 50.
Famous People from Trappe
Trappe has been home to several notable individuals:
- Frank "Home Run" Baker: A famous baseball player who is in the Hall of Fame. He was a third baseman in Major League Baseball and was born in Trappe.
- William C. Jason: He was the president of Delaware State University for a very long time.
- John Dickinson: One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, who helped create the country. He was born in Trappe.
- Brigadier General John S. D. Eisenhower: A retired U.S. Army Reserve general and a military historian. He was also a former U.S. Ambassador to Belgium. He lived in Trappe until he passed away in 2013.
- Robert Mitchum: A well-known actor who lived in Trappe with his family from 1959 to 1965.
Notable Place in Trappe
- The Wilderness (Trappe, Maryland): This is a historic site in Trappe that is important to the town's history.
In Spanish: Trappe (Maryland) para niños
