Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is a community of 6,567 people in Washington County, Maryland.
Why visit Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Maryland Theatre, Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, Antietam Hall and Brightwood.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 3,861 at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Maryland Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Theater and movie theater in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine
School · 1.4 mi
American osteopathic medical school
Museums and landmarks30
Antietam Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Brightwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Dorsey-Palmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Hagerstown, Maryland, listed on the NRHP in Washington County, Maryland
Elliot-Bester House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hager House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hagerstown Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Hagerstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Houses At 16-22 East Lee Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Lehman's Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Long Meadows
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Oak Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
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Hagerstown City Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic public urban park in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Restaurants and cafes29
Rooster Moon Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
1551 Potomac Avenue, Hagerstown
The 301 Tacos & Pizza
Restaurant · Tacos, Pizza, Mexican, Italian · 1.8 mi
1561 Potomac Avenue, Hagerstown
17 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Colonial Theatre
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Shopping12
Weyira Olive Oil & Vinegar Tasting Gallery
Shop · 1.8 mi
1555 Potomac Avenue, Hagerstown
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries37
St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School Athletics Campus
School · 1.7 mi
1535 Oak Hill Avenue, Hagerstown
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
School · 3.2 mi
7-11 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown
Healthcare5
Map of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
139 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 37°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hagerstown Washington Co Ap (2 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
Washington County has had 12 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
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Hagerstown 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Halfway 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Waynesboro 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Boonsboro 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Chambersburg 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Martinsburg 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Emmitsburg 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Braddock Heights 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Frederick 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 26 mi southeast, about 43 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2019-06-07 11 10 54 View north along Interstate 81 at Exit 9 (Maugans Avenue) on the edge of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills and Maugansville in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-07 09 14 34 View south along Interstate 81 at Exit 9 (Maugans Avenue) on the edge of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills and Maugansville in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-07 11 13 04 View north along Interstate 81 at Exit 10A (Showalter Road EAST, Airport) on the edge of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills and Maugansville in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington County CH MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lehman's Mill MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Washington Co Library MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Forge Farm MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colonial Theater Hagerstown MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagerstown WMRY Sta 2013, Caseyjonz, Public domain
- Western MD Steam Engine No. 202, Trainmann1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brightwood, north of Hagerstown, Maryland, MarthaWaddell58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Long Meadow in Washington County, Maryland, MarthaWaddell58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagerstown Historic District 2, Eli Pousson ( eli.pousson ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- ELLIOTT-BESTER HOUSE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rohrer House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antietam Hall near Hagerstown, Maryland, MarthaWaddell58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 16-22 East Lee St Hagerstown MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hager House, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagerstown City Park - America's 2nd most beautiful park!, Heather Holman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hagerstown Armory MD, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maryland Theater MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dorsey-Palmer House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockland Farm MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Price-Miller House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Prospect Street Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trovinger Mill on Antietam Creek near Hagerstown, MD, MarthaWaddell58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagerstown Day Nursery, Hagerstown, MD, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Discovery Station, BrittanyWedd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zion Church 1770, Digital photo belongs to Zion Reformed UCC; church member Ralph France took the photo., Public domain
- St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Hagerstown MD, Jb91archivist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Students at Potomac Avenue Campus, Chris Motz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- President W. Christopher Motz, Chris Motz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paradise Manor, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Force One VC-32A HGR MD3, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Force One VC-32A HGR MD5, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Force One VC-32A HGR MD2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Air Force One VC-32A HGR MD4, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS030-E-77127 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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