Adamstown, Maryland
Adamstown is a community of 2,025 people in Frederick County, Maryland, founded in 1840.
Why visit Adamstown
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Buckeystown Historic District and Buckingham House and Industrial School Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Adamstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Adamstown
Adamstown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It is named for Adam Kohlenberg (March 11, 1819 – January 1, 1868), a station agent and first town merchant who owned much of present-day Adamstown. As of the 2020 census, the Adamstown CDP had a population of 2,331.
From the Wikipedia article Adamstown, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Buckeystown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Buckingham House and Industrial School Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic buildings in Maryland, United States
Carrollton Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Prospect Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Saleaudo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
Italia New York Pizza 2
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
5549 Mountville Road, Adamstown
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship1
History
Adamstown lies in the fertile valley between Sugarloaf and Catoctin Mountain on the former Carrollton Manor, a 17,000-acre (69 km2) estate originally owned by Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Until 2000, it was a little-altered representative of mid-19th century linear town planning. It is significant in architecture for its variety of structures, including residential, commercial, industrial, educational, agricultural, and religious buildings. The late 18th century road from Jefferson to Greenfield Mills on the Monocacy River, originally called the Bridal Road, followed the route of the present-day Mountville Road. The 1832 arrival of the railroad to the manor created the economic and transportation impetus for the development of the community.
From the History section of Adamstown, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
School · 5.7 mi
7215 Corporate Court, Frederick
Map of Adamstown
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 5.8 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Frederick Police Brks (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Frederick County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Ballenger Creek 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Urbana 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Frederick 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Linganore 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Clarksburg 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Green Valley 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Germantown 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Leesburg 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Damascus 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Lansdowne 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MD Adamstown, Rick Calvert, Public domain
- Fine House in Adamstown - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farmhouse on Adamstown Rd - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buckingham School, Buckeystown, Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prospect Hall, Frederick, Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buckeystown MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manor House on Carrollton Manor, Rbuske, Public domain
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