Ballenger Creek, Maryland
Ballenger Creek is a community of 26,390 people in Frederick County, Maryland.
Why visit Ballenger Creek
Townapedia lists 68 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 164 places to eat, 25 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Crum Road Bridge, Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Gambrill House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Ballenger Creek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ballenger Creek
Ballenger Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It is a part of the Frederick, Maryland urban area and is adjacent to Frederick's southern city limits. The CDP had a 2010 census population of 18,274.
From the Wikipedia article Ballenger Creek, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Crum Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Dinner theater and children's theater in Frederick, Maryland
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
Arts center, theater and movie theater in Frederick, Maryland, United States
Regal Westview Stadium 16
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
5243 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick
The Weinberg Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
20 West Patrick Street
Museums and landmarks68
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Museum · 2.3 mi
History museum in Frederick, Maryland
48 East Patrick Street
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Gambrill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic mansion at Monocacy National Battlefield, Maryland, United States
Arcadia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Frederick County, Maryland
Buckeystown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Buckingham House and Industrial School Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic buildings in Maryland, United States
Carrollton Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Fat Oxen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Frederick Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Drill hall in Frederick, United States of America
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Frederick Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
George Markell Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
George Widrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Guilford
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
56 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes164
Black Hog BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.1 mi
118 South Market Street, Frederick
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Brewer's Alley
Bar and pub · 2.5 mi
Brewpub and restaurant serving great beers & wonderful meals.
124 North Market Street, Frederick
Mo,We-Th 11:00-23:30; Tu,Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00; Su 10:00-23:30
Cacique
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
26 North Market Street, Frederick
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Cafe 611 Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.9 mi
Restaurant, night club, and venue
611 North Market Street, Frederick
Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Th 15:00-19:30; Fr-Sa 15:00-25:00
Crabapples Delicatessen
Cafe · Sandwich · 2.3 mi
101 West Patrick Street
Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00; Sa 08:30-15:30
Lucky Corner
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.7 mi
5100 Buckeystown Pike
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
May's Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.0 mi
5640 Urbana Pike
Mo,We-Th,Su 12:00-20:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00
Old Dominion Grill & Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi, Japanese, Asian, Fusion · 1.0 mi
5272 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
152 more on the map.
Where to stay25
Churches and places of worship29
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.5 mi
112 East 2nd Street, Frederick
Shopping42
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare8
Passport Health Frederick Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
3 College Avenue, Frederick
Map of Ballenger Creek
250 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 (3 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, 3 miles away.
- Aspen Hill 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Columbia 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Adelphi 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
- Washington 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Arlington 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Arbutus 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Alexandria 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Baltimore 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Arnold 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Accokeek 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 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
- 2019-06-18 14 14 18 View south along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) at Exit 31B (Maryland State Route 85 SOUTh, Buckeystown) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-18 14 06 49 View north along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) at Exit 31B (Maryland State Route 85 SOUTh, Buckeystown) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-18 14 17 36 "2020" date of completion imprinted into a cement overpass along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) over Maryland State Route 85 in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 18 25 28 New overpass for Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) being constructed above Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 18 24 18 View north along Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) from the overpass for Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 18 20 32 View south along Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) from the overpass for Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 13 50 57 View north along Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) at the exit for Interstate 270 NORTH-U.S. Route 15 in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 14 40 38 View south along Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) at the exit for Interstate 270 SOUTH (Washington) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-18 14 19 06 View south along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) at Exit 31A (Maryland State Route 85 NORTH, Frederick) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 14 37 17 View south along Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) at the exit for Interstate 270 NORTH (TO Interstate 70-U.S. Route 15) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 13 47 15 View north along Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) at the exit for Interstate 270 SOUTH (Washington) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-18 14 09 53 View north along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) at Exit 32 (Interstate 70, Hagerstown, Baltimore) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-18 14 03 38 View north along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) at Exit 31A (Maryland State Route 85 NORTH, TO Market Street) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-06 17 09 45 View north along Maryland State Route 355 (Urbana Pike) just south of Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-19 12 16 58 View west along Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 (Baltimore National Pike) at Exit 53B (NORTH U.S. Route 15, WEST U.S. Route 40, Gettysburg) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 14 02 00 View north along Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) just south of Maryland State Route 355 (Urbana Pike) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-03 14 02 16 View north along Maryland State Route 85 (Buckeystown Pike) just south of Maryland State Route 355 (Urbana Pike) in Ballenger Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Museum of Civil War Medicine entrance, Harej, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alumnae Hall Hood College MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gambrill House, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buckingham School, Buckeystown, Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- L'Hermitage-Best Farm MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Hill Manor, Frederick, Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Motter House, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James K.P Wolfe House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Chapel spire Frederick MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD - 49747021407, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former PacSun - Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Allegheny Optical - Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD - 49746148853, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD - 49747020122, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD - 49746687441, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD - 49746687786, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD - 49747020542, pokemonprime, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nightly Cleaning Services in Frederick Maryland, Commercial Cleaning Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Guilford Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Markell House, Frederick MD, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-09-21 16 40 36 Groundhog in a wooded area adjacent to Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-21 16 40 06 View south along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) just south of Interstate 70 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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