Smithsburg, Maryland
Smithsburg is a town of 3,115 people in Washington County, Maryland, founded in 1813.
Why visit Smithsburg
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bell-Varner House and Good-Hartle Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Smithsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Smithsburg
Smithsburg is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,977 at the 2020 census. Smithsburg is close to the former Fort Ritchie army base and just west of the presidential retreat Camp David.
From the Wikipedia article Smithsburg, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Bell-Varner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic home in Leitersburg, Maryland
Good-Hartle Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Huckleberry Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Rockledge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
The Maples
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
The Willows
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship5
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History
Smithsburg, Maryland, was founded in 1812 by Christopher "Stuffle" Smith. He purchased a plot of land formerly known as "part of Shadrack's Lot." The community's development was directly influenced by factors such as migration paths, the arrival of the railroad, and advances in agricultural technology. By 1923, much of the existing village had been erected. Smithsburg was incorporated in 1846.
Smithsburg acted as a hospital town during the American Civil War in 1862, treating wounded soldiers from nearby battles at South Mountain and Antietam. On July 5, 1863, Confederate General James Stuart and Union General Kilpatrick exchanged artillery fire over Smithsburg. A cannon ball from this exchange can be found lodged in the wall of a building on Water Street. Kilpatrick continued the advance to Boonsboro, Maryland after the engagement on July 6.
From the History section of Smithsburg, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Smithsburg
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 5.3 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Smithsburg 2Nw (1 mi away), rain and snow from Catoctin Mtn Park, 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, 9 miles away.
- Robinwood 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Paramount-Long Meadow 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Highfield-Cascade 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Waynesboro 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Funkstown 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Hagerstown 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Maugansville 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Halfway 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- St. James 11 mi southwest, 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
- 2016-07-28 17 05 54 View south along Maryland State Route 66 (Water Street) at Pennsylvania Avenue in Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 17 13 53 View north along Maryland State Route 66 (Water Street) between Maple Avenue and Main Street in Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-01 17 56 06 View north along Maryland State Route 66 (Water Street) just south of Main Street in Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 17 14 03 View north along Maryland State Route 66 (Water Street) at Grove Lane in Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 17 09 09 View south along Maryland State Route 66 (Water Street) at Grove Lane in Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 17 05 26 View south along Maryland State Route 66 (Pennsylvania Avenue) at Water Street in Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 17 06 31 View north along Maryland State Route 66 (Pennsylvania Avenue) just north of Water Street in Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Main Street nb entering Smithsburg, MD, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-01 15 48 56 View east along Maryland State Route 64 (Smithsburg Pike) at Maryland State Route 77 (Foxville Road) just southeast of Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 14 29 49 View east along Maryland State Route 77 (Foxville Road) at Maryland State Route 64 (Smithsburg Pike-Jefferson Boulevard) just east of Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 14 50 31 View north along Maryland State Route 491 (Raven Rock Road) at Maryland State Route 64 (Smithsburg Pike) just east of Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-01 16 22 20 View north along Maryland State Route 491 (Raven Rock Road) at Maryland State Route 64 (Smithsburg Pike) just east of Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 14 45 19 View east along Maryland State Route 844 (Cavetown Church Road) at Maryland State Route 77 (Foxville Road) just south of Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bell-Varner House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ROCKLEDGE, WASHINGTON COUNTY MD, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Good-Hartle farm MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Willows MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gibson Lucille, 1975 Fender Stratocaster, Fender HSS Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Dave Barnett2, CC BY 2.0
- MD 77 eb from MD 64, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 14 43 52 View east along Maryland State Route 844 (Cavetown Church Road) at Maryland State Route 64 (Jefferson Boulevard) just east of Cavetown in Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Forge Farm MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-01 17 53 05 View north along Maryland State Route 66 (Mapleville Road) at Maryland State Route 64 (Jefferson Boulevard) in Cavetown, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-28 17 49 46 View south along Maryland State Route 66 (Mapleville Road) just south of Maryland State Route 64 (Jefferson Boulevard) in Cavetown, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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