Unionville, Frederick County, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Unionville, Maryland
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 Unionville, Maryland
Location in Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 591457 |
Unionville is a small place in Frederick County, Maryland, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads and services.
Unionville is located about halfway between two larger towns: Frederick and Westminster. You can find it just east of Libertytown, right off Maryland Route 26, which is also known as Liberty Road.
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Amazing Weather Record
Unionville is famous for something very unusual! It holds a world record for rainfall.
Most Rain in One Minute
On July 4, 1956, Unionville experienced an incredible amount of rain. In just one minute, 1.23 inches of rain fell. That's more than an inch of rain in 60 seconds! This is the most rainfall ever recorded in such a short time anywhere in the world. Imagine how quickly the puddles would have formed!
Historic Buildings
Unionville is also home to an important old building.
The Pearre-Metcalfe House
The Pearre-Metcalfe House is a historic home located on Albaugh Road, just outside the main part of Unionville. This house is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The National Register is a list of places in the United States that are important to history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Being on this list helps protect these places for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
