Ridgely, Maryland
Ridgely is a town of 1,772 people in Caroline County, Maryland, founded in 1896.
Why visit Ridgely
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 3 parks and trails in and around town.
Highlights include Oak Lawn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Ridgely
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ridgely
Ridgely is a town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ridgely had a population of 1,611.
From the Wikipedia article Ridgely, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
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Oak Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
History
The town was established on May 13, 1867, by the Maryland and Baltimore Land Association. The land around present day Ridgely was purchased by the Maryland and Baltimore Land Association from Thomas Bell and the Reverend Greenbury W. Ridgely (2 May 1798-16 Aug 1883) . The town was named after the Rev. Greenbury W. Ridgely.
A railroad boom in the 1860s on the Delmarva Peninsula was fueling land speculation. Civil engineer J.J. Sickler from Philadelphia was commissioned to design the town's layout. The Land Association began construction and built four buildings, including a railroad station, hotel, and two private residences during the first year. James K. Saulsbury constructed a combined store and residence, now known as the Ridgely House.
During the Land's Association's first year, it went bankrupt; Ridgely was left unfinished and sparsely populated. Most properties were sold at public auction, and Ridgely began to grow gradually as a result of its location on the Maryland and Delaware Rail Road Company line.
From the History section of Ridgely, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Ridgely
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 3.8 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenwood 2Ne Hcn (19 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
Caroline 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
Easton Municipal Airport (ESN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Greensboro 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Denton 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Centreville 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Church Hill 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Easton 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Harrington 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Grasonville 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Felton 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Federalsburg 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Greenwood 19 mi southeast, about 30 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
- MD 312 in Ridgely, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-06-22 14 49 14 View south along Maryland State Route 312 (Central Avenue) at Seward Road in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-22 14 59 40 View north along Maryland State Route 312 (Central Avenue) at Maryland State Route 776 (Railroad Street) in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-22 14 50 38 View south along Maryland State Route 776 (Railroad Street) at Maryland State Route 312 (Central Avenue) in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-23 18 43 07 View west along Maryland State Route 480 (Sixth Street) at Sunrise Avenue in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-23 18 23 58 View east along Maryland State Route 480 (Sixth Street) at Maryland State Route 312 (Central Avenue) in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-21 14 25 29 View east along Maryland State Route 480 (Ridgely Road) at Maryland State Route 312 (Central Avenue) in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-23 18 44 33 View south along Maryland State Route 312 and west along Maryland State Route 480 (Sixth Street) at Central Avenue in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-22 14 53 15 View north along Maryland State Route 776 (Sunset Boulevard) at Fourth Street in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-21 14 28 01 View north along Maryland State Route 776 (Sunset Boulevard) at Maryland State Route 312 and Maryland State Route 480 (Ridgely Road) in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-23 18 22 07 View north along Maryland State Route 312 and east along Maryland State Route 480 (Ridgely Road) at Downes Station Road in Downes, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-23 18 53 58 View south along Maryland State Route 312 (Downes Station Road) at Maryland State Route 480 (Ridgely Road) in Downes, Caroline County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LindaRoyWalls-OakLawn2CAR,MD, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
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