Taneytown, Maryland
Taneytown is a city of 7,932 people in Carroll County, Maryland, founded in 1754.
Why visit Taneytown
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Starners Dam Bridge, Antrim and Jacob Koons Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Taneytown
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About Taneytown
Taneytown ( TAW-nee-town, locally also ) is a city in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,234 at the 2020 census. Taneytown was founded in 1754. Of the city, George Washington once wrote, "Tan-nee town is but a small place with only the Street through wch.(sic) the road passes, built on.
From the Wikipedia article Taneytown, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Starners Dam Bridge
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks7
Antrim
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Jacob Koons Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic farmstead in rural Carroll County, Maryland
Keefer-Brubaker Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Barn in Maryland, United States of America
Ludwick Rudisel Tannery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Taneytown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Trevanion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
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Winemiller Family Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Farm in Maryland, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes11
New Asia Restaurant
Restaurant · Asian · 0.4 mi
1 York Street, Taneytown
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
Flick's Pub & Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
100 Antrim Boulevard, Taneytown
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00;Su 11:00-21:00
Thunderhead Bowl & Grill
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
4337 Old Taneytown Road, Taneytown
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00;Su 12:00-19:00
Brewery Fire
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
4337 Old Taneytown Road, Taneytown
We 15:00-20:00;Th 15:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00;Su 12:00-19:00
History
Taneytown was founded in 1754 and became the seat of Taneytown Hundred in colonial Frederick County. Taneytown takes its name from Raphael Taney, a recipient of one of the first land grants in the area, though Taney likely never lived in the city that bears his name. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Roger Brooke Taney, author of the Dred Scott decision, born in 1777, shares a common ancestor with him, but likely never visited the town or had any connection. When Carroll County was formed on January 19, 1837, Taneytown Hundred and Taneytown were included.
The community's proximity to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and its location on the principal road from Gettysburg to Washington, D.C., led to its figuring in the Battle of Gettysburg, although no combat occurred there.
Much of the city was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Taneytown Historic District in 1986.
There is a Steve Earle song called "Taneytown" on his album El Corazon.
From the History section of Taneytown, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Taneytown
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.5 in | 8.7 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 2.5 in | 8.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emmitsburg 2 Se (6 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
Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Emmitsburg 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- New Windsor 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Westminster 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Libertytown 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Hanover 15 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Manchester 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Hampstead 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Linganore 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Frederick 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Eldersburg 21 mi southeast, about 34 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
- Taneytown MD6796-032122, Duane Lempke, CC0
- 2016-08-20 15 13 48 View west along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) at Mill Avenue and George Street in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 14 40 View west along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) at a railroad crossing between George Street and Alley B in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antrim - Taneytown, Maryland 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antrim - Taneytown, Maryland 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antrim - Taneytown, Maryland 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antrim - Taneytown, Maryland 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 16 22 26 View east along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) at Benner Lane in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taneytown Eatery - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-08-20 15 15 04 View west along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) between Benner Lane and Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street-York Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 53 06 View south along Maryland State Route 194 (York Street) at Westview Avenue in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 13 57 41 View east along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) just east of Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street-York Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 15 09 View west along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) at Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street-York Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 13 59 26 View north along Maryland State Route 194 (York Street) just north of Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 53 21 View south along Maryland State Route 194 (York Street) at Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 28 12 View north along Maryland State Route 194 (York Street) at Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 16 22 11 View north along Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street) at Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 28 07 View east along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) at Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street-York Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 16 21 03 View north along Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street) at Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 13 58 41 View south along Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street) just south of Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-20 14 01 31 View west along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) just west of Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street-York Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 53 45 View south along Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street) at Memorial Drive and Warehouse Alley in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 27 09 View east along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) between Church Street and Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street-York Street) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taneytown Historic District Mar 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-08-20 16 20 46 View north along Maryland State Route 194 (Frederick Street) between Allendale Lane and Memorial Drive in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-17 09 48 03 View west along Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street) at Maryland State Route 832 (Old Taneytown Road) and Antrim Boulevard in Stumptown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-17 09 48 14 View southwest along Antrim Boulevard at Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street-Taneytown Pike) and Maryland State Route 832 (Old Taneytown Road) in Taneytown, Carroll County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-17 09 47 19 View east along Maryland State Route 140 (Taneytown Pike) at Maryland State Route 832 (Old Taneytown Road) and Antrim Boulevard in Stumptown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 32 14 View north at the south end of Maryland State Route 853 (Old Francis Scott Key Highway) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-17 09 46 57 View east along Maryland State Route 832 (Old Taneytown Road) at Maryland State Route 140 (Baltimore Street-Taneytown Pike) and Antrim Boulevard in Stumptown, Carroll County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-17 11 15 04 View west along Maryland State Route 832 (Old Taneytown Road) at the exit for Maryland State Route 140 EAST (Westminster) in Stumptown, Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 34 15 View south at a section of Maryland State Route 853 (Old Francis Scott Key Highway) being deconstructed north of Taneytown in Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 33 43 View south along Maryland State Route 853 (Old Francis Scott Key Highway) at Angell Road just north of Taneytown in Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-20 15 37 05 View north along Maryland State Route 853 (Old Francis Scott Key Highway) between Angell Road and Brown Road north of Taneytown in Carroll County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trevanion 2009, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Winemiller Family Farm, Chwatk7351, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jacob Koons Farm MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antrim 1844 Drawing Room (2509249573), Hotels of the Rich and Famous, CC BY 2.0
- Antrim 1844 Mansion and Garden (2509250023), Hotels of the Rich and Famous, CC BY 2.0
- Ludwick Rudisel Tannery House Mar 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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