Upperco, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Upperco, Maryland
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 Upperco, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Upperco, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21155
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| Area code(s) | 410,443 and 667 |
Upperco (once known as Arcadia) is a small place in Maryland, United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it is not a city or town with its own local government. Upperco is located in both Baltimore and Carroll counties.
In the year 2000, about 2,349 people lived in the area covered by Upperco's zip code. You can find Upperco right next to Maryland Route 30. It sits between two bigger towns, Reisterstown and Hampstead.
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Fun Events and Fairs
Upperco has a special fairground where many exciting events happen each year. The Maryland Steam Historical Society holds shows there. These shows feature cool steam engines and old-fashioned cars. You can also watch tractor pulls and explore a flea market.
The local volunteer fire company also uses the fairground for fundraising events. They host a thrilling demolition derby where cars crash into each other. There is also a bluegrass music festival with live bands. Around the holidays, they even have a fun yuletide village.
Our Local Heroes: The Fire Company
In 2017, the Arcadia Volunteer Fire Company joined forces with the Boring Volunteer Fire Company. Boring, Maryland, is only two miles away. Both companies were finding it hard to have enough people working.
Now, they are known as the Upperco Volunteer Fire Company (U.V.F.C.). They started working out of the old Arcadia building. They are also building a brand-new fire station nearby. Construction on the new station began in July 2021. It is a big project with a budget of $8 million.
Famous Faces from Upperco
Some well-known people have connections to Upperco:
- Ben Carson: He is a famous surgeon and a politician.
- Otis Stocksdale: He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Upperco in Movies and TV
Upperco, or its former name Arcadia, has even been on TV!
- The CBS television series Joan of Arcadia was set in a made-up version of Arcadia/Upperco. This show was on TV from 2003 to 2005.
