Clarksburg, Maryland
Clarksburg is a community of 30,487 people in Montgomery County, Maryland, founded in 1752.
Why visit Clarksburg
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 61 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas (Closed), Clarksburg School, Drury-Austin House and Black Hill Regional Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clarksburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in northern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is located at the northern end of the Interstate 270 technology corridor, approximately four miles north of Germantown. As of the 2020 census, Clarksburg had a population of 29,051.
From the Wikipedia article Clarksburg, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Clarksburg School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery County, Maryland
Drury-Austin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Boyds, Maryland, listed on the NRHP in Maryland
United States Department of Energy complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Larger of two administrative headquarters of the U.S. Department of Energy in Germantown, Maryland
Kingsley Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
12900 Kingsley Road, Clarksburg
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Little Seneca Greenway Stream Valley Park
Hiking and trails · 2.7 mi
The Little Seneca Greenway Stream Valley Park has 282 undeveloped acres. Montgomery Parks began to acquire the land in 1969.
Waters House Special Park
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
This 3.9-acre park consists of a house and farm structures that span more than 100 years of Montgomery County's agricultural and equine...
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes61
BoBaPoP Tea Bar
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 2.8 mi
19847 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 2.8 mi
19935 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Clarksburg Tavern
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
Restaurant and Bar in warm and inviting atmosphere.
23315 Frederick Road, Clarksburg
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
D1 Seafood Buffet
Restaurant · Sushi, Seafood · 2.7 mi
19961 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Moby Dick
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.8 mi
12844;12846 Pinnacle Drive, Germantown
Su-Sa 11:00-21:00
Red Bowl Sushi
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
Relaxed hub for Asian dishes and sushi.
12051, C-4 Chestnut Branch Way
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:30; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
Red Robin
Restaurant · Burger · 2.8 mi
20001 Century Boulevard
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:30; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:30
Quickfire Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.8 mi
19869 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
49 more on the map.
History
Clarksburg is named for trader John Clarke, and was established at the intersection of the main road between Georgetown and Frederick and an old Seneca trail. One of its earliest white inhabitants was a man named Michael Ashford Dowden, who in 1752 received a patent for 40 acres (160,000 m2) from the colonial government called "Hammer Hill", and two years later permission to build an inn. The inn itself is a footnote in history, hosting the army of General Edward Braddock during the French and Indian War, serving as a meeting place for local Sons of Liberty in the years before the American Revolution, and possibly serving dinner to President Andrew Jackson on his way to his inauguration. Jamie, grandson of the trader, built a general store in the area around 1770, and over the next thirty years enough people moved to the area that Clark was appointed postmaster for the community. By 1875, Clarksburg was a major town in the northern part of the county, but the construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad undermined its economy.
From the History section of Clarksburg, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship10
Mother Seton Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.8 mi
19951 Father Hurley Boulevard
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Captain James E. Daly Elementary
School · 2.9 mi
20301 Brandermill Dr, Germantown
Healthcare5
PM Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 mi
19820 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Map of Clarksburg
205 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in | 11.1 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 53°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Damascus 3 Ssw (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
Montgomery County has had 15 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
Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Aspen Hill 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Bethesda 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Burtonsville 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Calverton 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Columbia 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Beltsville 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Adelphi 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Arlington 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Washington 26 mi southeast, about 41 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
- 2007 01 23 - Stringtown@121@355@270 - WB 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Rocky Hill Middle School entrance Clarksburg MD MCPS 2023-08-20 11-27-10, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Rocky Hill Middle School building Clarksburg MD MCPS 2023-08-20 11-29-01, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Clarksburg High School entrance MD MCPS 2023-08-20 11-16-28, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Rocky Hill Middle School back Clarksburg MD MCPS 2023-08-20 11-36-08, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Clarksburg High School building MD MCPS 2023-08-20 11-14-16, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Clarksburg High School auditorium entrance MD MCPS 2023-08-20 11-11-42, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Clarksburg High School coyotes stadium MD MCPS 2023-08-20 11-08-29, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- COMSAT building demolition Clarksburg MD 2026-05-09 17-25-52 4, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- COMSAT building demolition Clarksburg MD 2026-05-09 17-29-07 3, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- COMSAT building demolition Clarksburg MD 2026-05-09 17-29-09 4, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Snowden Farm Elementary School building Clarksburg MD MCPS 2023-10-08 17-30-11, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- 2019-06-18 13 48 41 View north along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) at Exit 18 (Maryland State Route 121, Boyds, Clarksburg) in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saks Off 5th, Clarksburg, Maryland, August 2020 02, Keizers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saks Off 5th, Clarksburg, Maryland, August 2020 01, Keizers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dowdens Ordinary park Clarksburg MD 20210423 135542 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-05 18 08 14 View south along Maryland State Route 121 (Clarksburg Road) at the exit for Interstate 270 NORTH (Frederick) in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-24 09 30 53 View south along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 121 (Clarksburg Road) in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-24 09 31 53 View north along Interstate 270 (Washington National Pike) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 121 (Clarksburg Road) in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-05 18 10 29 View south along Maryland State Route 121 (Clarksburg Road) at the exit for Interstate 270 SOUTH (Washington) in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-05 18 04 00 View north along Maryland State Route 121 (Clarksburg Road) at the exit for Interstate 270 NORTH (Frederick) in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clarksburg, Maryland - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-07-05 18 01 57 View north along Maryland State Route 121 (Clarksburg Road) at the exit for Interstate 270 SOUTH (Washington) in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-05 18 13 12 View north along Maryland State Route 121 (Clarksburg Road) at Gosnell Farm Drive in Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clarksburg School 2012-09-26 11-10-57, Tamarisk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clarksburg Deli and Grille - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Zrmachuga, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DRURY-AUSTIN HOUSE, BOYDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2007 01 23 - 121@270@Stringtown@GatewayCenter - NWB 2, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2007 01 23 - 121@270@Stringtown@GatewayCenter - NWB 1, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Black Hill loop - 53760462856, TheTurducken, CC BY 2.0
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