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Keedysville
Washington County, Maryland
ZipCodes
21756
Motto
Where Northern Thrift and Personality Meet Southern Charm and Hospitality
Page Contents for Keedysville, Maryland
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Statistics & Facts
The Maryland state capital is Annapolis.
The population of Keedysville is approximately 840 (2007), 1152 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 188 (2000), 391 (2010).
The amount of land area in Keedysville is 1.687 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Keedysville is 0.85 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Keedysville to Washington DC is 55 miles.
The distance to the Maryland state capital is 76 miles. (as the crow flies)
Keedysville is positioned 39.48 degrees north of the equator and 77.69 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Keedysville elevation is 404 feet above sea level.
Keedysville per capita income is $ 19,911 (2000).
Keedysville median income is $ 65,971 (2007).
The Keedysville median home price is $ 322,596 (2007).
Location
in northern Maryland about 20 miles from Frederick and about 62 miles from Washington, D.C.. Other nearby communities include Boonsboro, Sharpsburg, San Mar, St James, Mount Lena Funkstown and Burkittsville.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
The village was settled by John and Samuel Keedy. Originally called Centerville because it was about halfway between Boonsboro and Sharpsburg, the name was changed to Keedysville when the post office was established. Keedysville was once a link on the B&O branch line from Weaverton to Hagerstown. Parts of the train station remain intact. Just west of Keedysville is Crystal Grottoes Cavern, Maryland's only commercial underground cavern.
Try this history page from the Town. Here is a history page for Keedysville.
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The incorporation of Keedysville
1872Attractions
n the town park is a monument commemorating Keedysville’s citizens who served in World War II; close by is another that honors World War I veterans.
Taylor Park
This park includes playground equipment, basketball court, a pavillion, cooking/grilling facilities and more.
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Keedysville City Government
Town of KeedysvilleP.O. Box 359
Keedysville, MD 21756
Phone: 301-432-5795
Keedysville Chamber
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce28 West Washington Street, Suite 200
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Phone: 301-739-2015
Keedysville Organizations
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce28 West Washington Street, Suite 200
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Phone: 301-739-2015
Keedysville Libraries
Washington County Free Library system.Keedysville Schools
Washington County Public Schools820 Commonwealth Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Phone: 301-766-2800 Keedysville
Miscellany
The population of Keedysville was:1990 - 464 2000 - 482
2007 - 840
Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 187
2000 - 188
Median age:
2000 - 35.4 years
Median household income:
2000 - $ 53,250
2007 - $ 65,971
Median house value:
2000 - $ 151,300
2007 - $ 322,596
Keedysville is located in the eastern time zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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