New Market, Maryland
New Market is a town of 1,603 people in Frederick County, Maryland, founded in 1878.
Why visit New Market
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Little Pipe Creek bridge and viaduct, New Market Historic District, Drummine Farm and Adventure Park USA.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in New Market
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Market
New Market is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,525 at the 2020 census. The town bills itself as the "Antiques capital of Maryland".
From the Wikipedia article New Market, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Little Pipe Creek bridge and viaduct
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in Frederick and Carroll Counties, Maryland
Museums and landmarks8
New Market Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP
Drummine Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Henry Nelson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Thomas Maynard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Old National Pike Milestones
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Adventure Park USA
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
Amusement park and arcade in Monrovia, Maryland
11113 West Baldwin, New Market
Restaurants and cafes12
Pasquales
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
11670 Old National Pike, New Market
Mo off; Tu-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
11680 Old National Pike, New Market
Mo-Th 06:00-21:30; Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 06:30-21:30
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.0 mi
11717 Old National Pike, New Market
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-23:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
11700 Morning Gate Lane, New Market
Mo-Sa 05:30-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00
History
When Frederick, Maryland, began being settled in 1745, trade routes between Frederick and Baltimore emerged. Present-day New Market developed along this road, which later was improved. It became known as the National Road and the Gateway to the West. In 1926, U.S. Route 40, a major coast-to-coast highway, was constructed and designated along the former National Road.
To accommodate travelers along this important colonial road, Nicholas Hall tried to plat the town of New Market in 1788. He likely had disputes with William Plummer, an owner of adjoining land and was unable to complete the project. On August 1, 1792, William Plummer laid out 36 lots for the town. Later, on January 29, 1793, Nicholas Hall laid out an additional 134 lots. On June 1, 1793, the first 19 lots were sold, initiating the town of New Market. As time passed, the town developed as an important stopping point along the route. Residents developed churches, hotels, inns, a post office, taverns, blacksmith shops, and other crucial services, including doctors.
The New Market Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Henry Nelson House was listed on the NRHP in 1980 and Drummine Farm in 1987.
From the History section of New Market, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
New Market United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
5501 Old New Market Road, New Market
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 0.7 mi
20 East Main Street East, Newmarket
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare2
Map of New Market
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 5.8 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Frederick Police Brks (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
Frederick County has had 13 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
Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Linganore 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Monrovia 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Green Valley 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Bartonsville 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Urbana 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Mount Airy 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Libertytown 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Frederick 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Damascus 9 mi southeast, about 15 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
- New Market HD MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Maynard House, Ellie N MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Drummine Farm, Ellie N MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old National Pike Milestone at Dahlgren Road MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1917 ICC picture of Little Pipe Bridge, United States government: Interstate Commerce Commission, Public domain
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