Woodstock, Maryland facts for kids
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Woodstock, Maryland
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 Woodstock, Maryland
Location in Maryland
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Howard |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,986 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21163
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| Area code | 410, 443, 667 |
| GNIS | 591607 |
Woodstock is a small community in Maryland, United States. It's not an official town with its own government. Woodstock is a suburb of Baltimore. The main part of Woodstock is in Howard County. Parts of it also reach into Baltimore County and Carroll County.
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History of Woodstock
The area where Woodstock is now was first explored in 1702 by Thomas Browne II. His family built the Mt. Pleasant Log home in the 1700s. During the American Civil War, a Confederate general named Bradley Tyler Johnson used this home. He stored weapons there, sent messages, and hid from Union soldiers.
Woodstock's Mining Past
Woodstock started as a mining town. It was known for its Granite quarries. Granite is a very hard rock used for building. The B&O railroad built a station here in 1835. This station helped transport the granite.
The community's first post office opened in 1836. It was called "Davis Tavern." Early workers for the B&O railroad included Caleb Davis and Peter Gorman. Peter Gorman married Elizabeth Browne from the Browne family. He owned a large farm called "Good Fellowship." Gorman sold granite for buildings. He also built a large granite house in town. This house was where Arthur Pue Gorman was born. The house was later taken down in the early 1980s to build a bridge over the Patapsco River.
Woodstock College and Local Growth
In 1869, a school called Woodstock College opened. It was on the Baltimore side of the Patapsco River. A church, St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, was built on the college grounds in 1887. Sadly, it was destroyed by fire in 1968. In 1889, telegraph service came to Woodstock. This allowed people to send messages quickly over long distances.
Woodstock's Population and Homes
In 2010, Woodstock had a population of 6,986 people. The number of people living here grew by about 31.51% around that time.
Cost of Living in Woodstock
Living in Woodstock can be more expensive than in other parts of the U.S. The cost of living here is almost 50% higher than the national average. In September 2020, the average cost for a home in Woodstock was about $422,290.
Schools in Woodstock
Public schools in Woodstock spend about $6,343 per student. This is more than the average spending in the U.S. On average, there are about 14.9 students for every teacher.
Woodmont Academy was a school that opened in Woodstock in 1995. It later closed. This happened during changes and new plans for its supporter, the Legion of Christ.
Notable People from Woodstock
- Paul Blair was a baseball player. He lived in the Woodstock area when he passed away on December 26, 2013.
- Henry G. Davis was born in Woodstock in 1823. He became a very successful businessman and a U.S. Senator for West Virginia. He served from 1871 to 1883.
- William Henry Gorman was born in Woodstock in 1843. He started the Citizen's Bank of Laurel, Maryland. He also founded the Maryland and City Hotels in Annapolis, Maryland.
