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Mount Airy, Maryland
Mount Airy is a town of 9,805 people in Carroll County, Maryland, founded in 1830.
Why visit Mount Airy
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 30 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Airy Historic District, Mount Airy Museum, Summit Ridge Park and Twin Arch Crossing 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 Mount Airy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Airy
Mount Airy is a town in Carroll and Frederick counties in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is part of both the Washington Metropolitan Area and Baltimore Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,654.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Airy, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Mount Airy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Maryland, United States
B&O Caboose C-2095
Monument and historic site
Historic Baltimore & Ohio Railroad wooden caboose on display
2 North Main Street, Mount Airy
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.7 mi
1001 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00
New York J & P Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
409 East Ridgeville Boulevard, Mount Airy
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
400 Ridgeville Boulevard, Mount Airy
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa,Su 05:00-21:00
Mount Airy Inn
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
Su 07:00-21:00; Mo-We 08:00-21:00; Th 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
1603 Ridgeside Drive, Mount Airy
18 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The community was first settled in 1830 and continued to develop throughout the decade, beginning with the construction of house settlements along Parr's Ridge. A man named Henry Bussard built the first of these houses. This town was known for its train station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) at Parr's Ridge. The railroad ran from Baltimore to Frederick, cities to the east and west, respectively, of Mt. Airy. Following 1830, the town received its official name after the suggestion of "Mount Airy" from an Irish B&O worker who complained about his freezing ears on a windy work day. Over the years, milling, canning and sewing industries initially helped support Mt. Airy's economy.
The town's proximity to the National Road contributed to its growth. The National Road ran west from Baltimore to Illinois. By the 1890s, the town's growth had increased significantly and three new churches were built (one Episcopal and two Methodist, among which the Simpson-Poplar Springs African Methodist Episcopal Church). In 1901, a very important bridge was constructed. It's known by residents as the Twin Arch, and it helped with railroad transportation. Three great fires (1903, 1914, and 1925) caused setbacks in growth, but the town rebuilt every time.
From the History section of Mount Airy, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Calvary United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
403 South Main Street, Mount Airy
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 0.5 mi
7255 Ridge Road, Mount Airy
Iglesia Pentecostal la Voz de Cristo al Mundo
Church · 1.1 mi
4506 National Pike, Mount Airy
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare4
Mount Airy Health Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
1502 South Main Street, Mount Airy
Map of Mount Airy
95 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 (9 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
Carroll 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)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-04-10: Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 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, 12 miles away.
- Green Valley 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- New Market 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Monrovia 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Damascus 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Linganore 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Sykesville 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Spring Ridge 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Libertytown 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Eldersburg 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Urbana 11 mi west, about 17 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
- Mount Airy downtown MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 12 25 36 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Hood Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 39 36 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) between Hood Street and Park Avenue in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 48 31 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) between Park Avenue and Hood Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 39 29 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) between Calvary Road and Hood Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 48 26 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) between Park Avenue and Hood Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 39 46 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) between Park Avenue and Center Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 12 30 37 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Park Avenue in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 48 22 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Park Avenue in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 12 29 38 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Park Avenue in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 39 52 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Center Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 12 28 05 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Center Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 48 11 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Center Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 46 30 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Prospect Road in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 46 26 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) between Saint James Street and Prospect Road in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 12 54 30 View south along Maryland State Route 27 (Ridge Road) just south of Center Street in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-08 15 15 22 View north along Maryland State Route 27 (Ridge Road) at Twin Arch Road in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 12 21 23 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at just north of Ridgeville Boulevard along the border of Carroll County and Frederick County in Mount Airy, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-08 15 07 38 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at just north of Ridgeville Boulevard along the border of Carroll County and Frederick County in Mount Airy, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-21 15 52 15 View north along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at just north of Ridgeville Boulevard along the border of Carroll County and Frederick County in Mount Airy, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 12 41 31 View south along Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) at Ridgeville Boulevard along the border of Carroll County and Frederick County in Mount Airy, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 12 17 52 View west along Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 (Baltimore National Pike) at Exit 68 (Maryland State Route 27, Damascus, Mount Airy) in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 09 46 32 View north along Maryland State Route 27 (Ridge Road) at Maryland State Route 808 (Main Street) in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown, Mt Airy, MD 21771, USA - panoramio, R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castle House - panoramio, R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wildwood park, Mt airy MD - panoramio, R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Playground - panoramio (21), R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Grove Cemetary - panoramio, R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ducks - panoramio (19), R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Grove - panoramio, R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fountain - panoramio (37), R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prospect Park - panoramio, R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Liriomyza arctii - iNaturalist 24279477, Mark Apgar, CC BY 4.0
- Brick Victorian - panoramio, R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alopias latidens, Mason Hintermeister, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Otodus aksuaticus, WhodamanHD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carcharocles sokolovi from Dakhla, Morocco, WhodamanHD, CC0
- Thecachampsa sp. Vertebra, Mason Hintermeister, CC BY 4.0
- Alopias grandis, Mason Hintermeister, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carcharodon hastalis, Mason Hintermeister, CC BY 4.0
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