Vale Summit, Maryland facts for kids
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Vale Summit, Maryland
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 Vale Summit, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Vale Summit, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,238 ft (682 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 112.35/sq mi (43.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21532
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| Area code(s) | 240 and 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-80075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583699 |
Vale Summit is a small community located in Allegany County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 111 people lived in Vale Summit.
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A Look Back in Time
How Vale Summit Got Its Name
People say that Vale Summit got its name in the mid-1800s. It was started by people who worked in coal mines. Before it was called Vale Summit, locals knew it as "Pompey Smash".
This interesting name is believed to have come from a story about a slave named Pompey. The story says he crashed his wagon, which was full of coal. Even today, a main road in the community is still called "Pompey Smash Road".
Roads and Progress
Around the year 1921, a paved road was built to reach Vale Summit. This road came from Clarysville and followed along Route 40. This made it easier for people to travel to and from the community.
Who Lives in Vale Summit?
This section tells us about the people living in Vale Summit. The numbers come from the official U.S. Census.
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| 2020 | 111 | — | |
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See Also
In Spanish: Vale Summit para niños
