Woodsboro, Maryland
Woodsboro is a town of 1,540 people in Frederick County, Maryland, founded in 1786.
Why visit Woodsboro
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include LeGore Bridge, Chestnut Hill, Harris Farm and Pennterra.
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 Woodsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Woodsboro
Woodsboro is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States that was granted to Joseph Wood in 1693. The population was 1,092 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Woodsboro, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
LeGore Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks4
Harris Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Pennterra
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Woods Mill Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
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Restaurants and cafes1
History
The town was named after Joseph Wood. The LeGore Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and Woods Mill Farm was listed in 2007.
In 1895, Dr. George F. Smith founded Rosebud Perfume Company in Woodsboro. Smith had eight children, and served as mayor of the town for 19 years. The business has remained in the family, and as of 2012, was still producing its famous "Smith's Rosebud Salve," a lip gloss and salve. The products are shipped from company headquarters in Woodsboro; however, "the salve is manufactured and filled at Case Mason in Joppa, Md., and the tins are made in Baltimore."
The Woodsboro Savings Bank, and several buildings associated with the three limestone quarries near the town are among the structures which have been considered for historic preservation.
From the History section of Woodsboro, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran
101 South Main Street, Woodsboro
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Woodsboro
26 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 (10 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, 9 miles away.
- Libertytown 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Walkersville 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Thurmont 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Linganore 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Union Bridge 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Frederick 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Spring Ridge 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Bartonsville 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- New Market 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Ballenger Creek 12 mi southwest, about 20 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
- 2016-09-20 14 16 38 View north along Main Street between Elizabeth Street and Dorcus Alley in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-08 12 25 05 View south along Maryland State Route 194 and Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro Pike) south of Coppermine Road in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 15 16 55 View north along Maryland State Route 194 and Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro Pike) just north of Liberty Street in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 36 16 View south along Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro Road) at Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-19 17 15 20 View north along Maryland State Route 550 (Liberty-Woodsboro Road) just south of Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose-Bud Salve building in Woodsboro - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-09-20 14 16 26 View north along Main Street between Church Alley and Elizabeth Street in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-19 17 18 28 View north along Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) just south of Maryland State Route 550 (Liberty-Woodsboro Road) in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 16 17 View north along Main Street between Liberty Street and Church Alley in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 16 45 View north along Main Street at Dorcus Alley in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-19 17 18 48 View south along Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) just south of Maryland State Route 550 (Liberty-Woodsboro Road) in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 11 29 View south along Main Street at Dorcus Alley in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 12 29 View north along Main Street at Liberty Street in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 12 15 View south along Main Street at Liberty Street in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-08 13 37 20 View north along Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) just south of Maryland State Route 550 in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-19 17 10 40 View south along Maryland State Route 194 and Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro Pike) just south of Coppermine Road in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-07 11 08 03 View north along Maryland State Route 194 and Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro Pike) at Coppermine Road in Legore, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 11 13 View south along Main Street at Old Creagerstown Road in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 11 03 View south along Woodsboro Pike at Coppermine Road in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-08 12 23 29 View south along Maryland State Route 550 (Main Street) at Woodsboro-Creagerstown Road in Legore, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 17 49 View north along Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) at Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro-Creagerstown Road) in Legore, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-07 11 23 58 View north along Maryland State Route 550 (Main Street) at Woodsboro-Creagerstown Road in Legore, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 15 18 29 View north along Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro-Creagerstown Road) just north of Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) in Legore, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 07 41 View north along Old Creagerstown Road at a railroad crossing between Main Street and Mill Road in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-19 17 07 44 View south along Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro-Creagerstown Road) between Creagerstown Road and Main Street in Legore, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 06 33 View south along Old Creagerstown Road between Maryland State Route 550 (Creagerstown Road) and Mill Road in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-07 11 22 23 View south along Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) just north of Maryland State Route 550 in Legore, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-07 11 25 42 View north along Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro-Creagerstown Road) at Creagerstown Road in Legore, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 14 37 View north along Main Street just north of Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-08 12 27 56 View south along Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) at the exit for Woodsboro (Main Street) in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-20 14 56 38 View south along Maryland State Route 194 (Woodsboro Pike) at Main Street just south of Woodsboro in Frederick County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church Woodsboro MD2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church Woodsboro MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodsboro from Cash Smith Rd - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Legore Bridge MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harris Farmhouse Walkersville, MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Pennterra 1, Curtis.w.wright, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glade Valley Mill - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woods Mill Farm MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brick-End Barn and Yard at Woods Hill Farm - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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