Bowmans Addition, Maryland
Bowmans Addition is a community of 1,102 people in Allegany County, Maryland.
Why visit Bowmans Addition
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include 16 Altamont Terrace, 200-208 Decatur Street, Constitution Park and Tristate Zoological Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bowmans Addition
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bowmans Addition
Bowmans Addition is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 584.
From the Wikipedia article Bowmans Addition, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks26
16 Altamont Terrace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Cumberland, Maryland, United States
200-208 Decatur Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Cumberland, Maryland, United States
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Church in Cumberland Maryland
B'er Chayim Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic synagogue in Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Bell Tower Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Canada Hose Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Fire station in Cumberland, United States of America
Chapel Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Seat of government in Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Cumberland YMCA
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Decatur Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Downtown Cumberland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in downtown Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Folck's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Archaeological site in Allegany County, United States of America
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Tristate Zoological Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Zoo in Maryland, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship5
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic church in Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Town Clock Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Church building in Cumberland, United States of America
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Church · 2.5 mi
Church building in Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Bowmans Addition
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 3.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cumberland 2 Hcn (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
Allegany County has had 11 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)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Cumberland 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- La Vale 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Cresaptown 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Frostburg 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Bel Air 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Meyersdale 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Berlin 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Westernport 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Grantsville 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Bedford 26 mi northeast, about 42 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
- FOLCK'S MILL, CUMBERLAND, ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cumberland Public Safety Building MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AME Church Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Decatur Street Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Town Clock Church Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cumberland City Hall MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright Butler House Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Francis Haley House Mar 11, User:Pubdog, Public domain
- Thomas Koon House Mar 11, User:Pubdog, Public domain
- Greene St HD Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 200-208 Decatur St Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rolling Mill Historic District Mar 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Chapel Hill Historic District Mar 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Cumberland MD Station WM Rwy 2003, Caseyjonz, Public domain
- George Truog House Mar 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Klots Throwing Company Mill Mar 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- UnionGroveSchool 2553, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- B&O Metropolitan and Shenandoah at Cumberland, December 5, 1970 (27638280026), Roger Puta, Public domain
- Bell Tower Bldg Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cumberland YMCA MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- B'er Chayim Temple 02, Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 16 Altamont Terrace Mar 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Footer's Dye Works Building (25786544576), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington Street Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canada Hose Company Cumberland MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canal Place Field, Cumberland MD, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Cumberland MD Presby PHS683, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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