Funkstown, Maryland
Funkstown is a town of 1,076 people in Washington County, Maryland, founded in 1767.
Why visit Funkstown
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Maryland Theatre, Antietam Hall, Cool Hollow House and Hagerstown City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Funkstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Funkstown
Funkstown is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, Funkstown had a population of 852.
From the Wikipedia article Funkstown, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Maryland Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Theater and movie theater in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks27
Antietam Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Cool Hollow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Washington County, Maryland
Ditto Knolls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Doub's Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Elliot-Bester House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Funkstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Garden Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hager House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Hagerstown Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Hagerstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Henry McCauley Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Hagerstown City Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic public urban park in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Restaurants and cafes23
Dolce Pizza
Cafe · Pizza · 1.4 mi
Cozy, Family-owned pizza parlor serving Italian standards along with some Eastern European idshes
792 Frederick Street, Hagerstown
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
11 more on the map.
History
Originally 88 acres (360,000 m2) were sold to Henry Funk by Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore in 1754 and settled as Jerusalem.
The Civil War Battle of Funkstown took place July 10, 1863, during the Gettysburg campaign as Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia retreated toward Virginia in the week following the Battle of Gettysburg.
Union forces of the Army of the Potomac attacked the rear guard of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during its retreat from Pennsylvania following the Battle of Gettysburg.
A strong Confederate presence at Funkstown threatened any Union advance against Gen. Robert E. Lee's position near Williamsport and the Potomac River as he retreated to Virginia after the Battle of Gettysburg. Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry, posted at Funkstown, posed a serious risk to the Federal right and rear if the Union army lunged west from Boonsboro. Stuart, meanwhile, determined to wage a spirited defense to ensure Lee time to complete fortifications protecting his army and his avenue of retreat.
From the History section of Funkstown, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship7
Colonial Theatre
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.2 mi
1253 Mount Aetna Road, Hagerstown
Shopping4
Hagerstown Premium Outlets
Shopping center · 1.5 mi
495 Premium Outlets Boulevard
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
School · 2.6 mi
7-11 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown
Healthcare2
Map of Funkstown
113 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hagerstown 1 E (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, 7 miles away.
- Hagerstown 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Halfway 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Boonsboro 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Waynesboro 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Martinsburg 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Braddock Heights 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Frederick 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Brunswick 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 22 mi southeast, about 35 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
- 2016-07-29 16 38 37 View east along U.S. Route 40 Alternate (Baltimore Street) between Westside Avenue and Antietam Street in Funkstown, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GARDEN HILL, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry McCauley Farm MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ditto Knolls MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Washington Co Library MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colonial Theater Hagerstown MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cool Hollow House 2016, Benjamin Tinsley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hagerstown WMRY Sta 2013, Caseyjonz, Public domain
- Western MD Steam Engine No. 202, Trainmann1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hagerstown Historic District 2, Eli Pousson ( eli.pousson ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Doub's Mill MD2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ELLIOTT-BESTER HOUSE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Funkstown MD 1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- Valentia MD1, 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
- Price-Miller House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Prospect Street Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington County CH MD1, Acroterion, 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
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