54-681: Emmitsburg is a town in Frederick County , Maryland , United States, 0.3 miles (0.5 km) south of the Mason-Dixon line separating Maryland from Pennsylvania . Founded in 1785, Emmitsburg is the home of Mount St. Mary's University . The town has two Catholic pilgrimage sites: the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes , which is on the campus of Mount St. Mary's, and the Basilica and National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton , who
108-620: A humid continental climate , with hot and humid summers and cool winters with highly variable seasonal snowfall. Due to its elevation and distance from the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore's urban heat island , temperatures in Westminster are often lower than in Baltimore, especially at night. Westminster's historical tornado activity is slightly above the Maryland state average and 38% greater than
162-498: A population of 222,938 within 662.88 square miles (1,716.9 km ). Frederick City, Brunswick, Mount Airy, Emmitsburg and Thurmont have municipal police departments. Middletown contracts with the Sheriff's Office for its policing. The following table includes the number of incidents reported for each type of offense from 2012 to 2019. The U.S. Census Bureau reported the following data for Frederick County, June 6, 2011. According to
216-554: Is a county located in Maryland , United States. As of the 2020 U.S. census , the population was 271,717. The county seat is Frederick . The county is part of the Capital region of the state. Like other outlying sections of the Washington metropolitan area, Frederick County has experienced a rapid population increase since the 1980s. It borders the southern border of Pennsylvania and
270-484: Is a city in and the county seat of Carroll County, Maryland , United States. The city's population was 19,960 at the 2020 census . Westminster is an outlying community in the Baltimore metropolitan area , which is part of the greater Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area . William Winchester (1706-1790) purchased approximately 167 acres of land in the area in 1754, which became known as White's Level and later
324-495: Is a windmill in Westminster. It stands at the Hashawha Environmental Center. Many annual events are hosted by the city government, Carroll County Arts Council, Carroll County Public Schools , Carroll County Farm Museum & Agriculture Center, and other community organizations: The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) system enrolls over 28,000 students, which makes it the ninth largest school system in
378-483: Is by road. U.S. Route 15 is the main highway serving Emmitsburg, providing connections northward to Gettysburg , Pennsylvania and southward to Frederick . U.S. Route 15 Business follows the old alignment of US 15 through the center of Emmitsburg, with the main highway now following a bypass on the east side of town. Maryland Route 140 is the other main highway traversing the town, which provides connections eastward towards Westminster and eventually Baltimore . To
432-488: Is east of current day Frederick County. The county has a number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 667 square miles (1,730 km ), of which 660 square miles (1,700 km ) is land and 7.2 square miles (19 km ) (1.1%) is water. It is the largest county in Maryland in terms of land area. Frederick County straddles
486-434: Is handled by a combination career and volunteer service delivery system. The county employs over 450 career firefighters. Volunteers of the 26 volunteer fire and rescue corporations number approximately 300 active operational members. Fire, rescue and emergency medical services, including advanced life support, are handled by career staffing supplemented by volunteers. The county has a Maryland State Police Medevac located at
540-468: Is home to McDaniel College , the Civil Air Patrol 's National Honor Guard Academy, and Dream Flight School, an institution providing flight lessons at the local airport. The main method of travel to and from Westminster is by road and four primary highways serve the city. The most prominent of these is Maryland Route 140 , which follows an east-southeast to west-northwest alignment across the area. To
594-520: Is unstable, and the county, like the state more broadly, has lost dairy farms. The Census Bureau recognizes the following census-designated places in the county: The school district for the county is Frederick County Public Schools . A statewide school for the deaf, Maryland School for the Deaf , is in Frederick. Notable people from Frederick County include: Westminster, Maryland Westminster
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#1732854764901648-564: The 2010 Maryland gubernatorial and senatorial elections , giving the Republican Ehrlich – Kane ticket 55% to Democrat O'Malley – Brown's 45. Frederick voters also supported Republican Senate challenger Eric Wargotz over incumbent Democratic Senator Barbara Mikulski by a margin of 51–46, even as Mikulski was winning statewide by a landslide 61–37. Despite its conservative reputation, Frederick County voted in favor of Maryland Question 6 , which legalized same-sex marriage in Maryland. In
702-688: The 2014 gubernatorial race , Republican Larry Hogan won Frederick County strongly with 63 percent of the vote compared to Democrat Anthony Brown 's 35 percent. In the 2018 elections , despite increased support for Hogan , the Democrats experienced significant gains, securing a majority on the County Council and winning District 3B in the House of Delegates . The Senate election also saw incumbent U.S. Senator Ben Cardin win Frederick County with 51.7% of
756-529: The American Revolutionary War , Catholic missionary Rev. Jean Dubois established a mission church, then a seminary, at Emmitsburg. Later Elizabeth Ann Seton established a convent, with a school and hospital. Soon, the number of Methodists in Emmitsburg led to the formation of a circuit around town, rather than share a minister with Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union fortified Emmitsburg to stop
810-601: The Battle of Gettysburg . In April 1865, Joseph Shaw, editor for the Western Maryland Democrat , had his presses wrecked and his business destroyed, and was subsequently beaten and stabbed to death by four men in Westminster, allegedly because of an anti- Lincoln editorial that was published the week before the actual assassination . In a later trial at the Westminster Court House the four men were acquitted;
864-740: The Confederate invasion of the Union territory in June 1863 during the American Civil War . Half the town was burned to the ground in a mysterious fire on the night of June 23. Folklore has it that "The Great Fire", as it was known, was started by a Union sympathizer to prevent advancing Confederates from taking supplies from the town. However fate spared the town a battle between the opposing forces, which instead took place 12 miles north of it in Pennsylvania near
918-487: The Frederick Municipal Airport and is designated "Trooper 3". Trooper 3 handles calls throughout the state, but provides immediate assistance to local police, fire and rescue services. Like the rest of German -influenced Western Maryland , Frederick County was once staunchly Republican , with Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 being the last Democrat to carry it in a presidential election until Joe Biden carried
972-466: The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development , the following are the principal employers in Frederick County. This list excludes U.S. post offices and state and local governments, but includes public institutions of higher education. Frederick County leads Maryland in milk production; the county's dairy herds account for one-third of the state's total. However, the dairy market
1026-555: The Schifferstadt Architectural Museum . Frederick County has experienced a rapid increase in population since the 1980s, including that of minority groups. At the 2010 United States Census , there were 233,385 people, 84,800 households and 61,198 families residing in the county. The population density was 353.5 per square mile (136.5/km ). There were 90,136 housing units at an average density of 136.5 per square mile (52.7/km ). The racial make-up of
1080-453: The Senate election also held in 2022, incumbent Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen won the county 55.3% to 44.6% over Republican Chris Chaffee. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office provides court protection, jail management and morgue operation for the entire county. It provides police patrol and detective services within the unincorporated areas of Frederick County. The entire county entails
1134-433: The U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 6.64 square miles (17.20 km ), of which 6.63 square miles (17.17 km ) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) is water. Westminster has access to two water reservoirs at present, Liberty and Piney Run ; the county has also proposed a Union Mills Reservoir and Gillis Falls Reservoir. Westminster lies in the humid subtropical climate zone bordering on
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#17328547649011188-704: The Westboro Baptist Church picketed the funeral of Matthew A. Snyder, who had been killed in the Iraq War , at St. John Catholic Church in Westminster. Snyder's father sued the church for violating his privacy; the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the church on free speech grounds in Snyder v. Phelps . On June 26, 2015, the city of Westminster lit the Westminster Fiber Network,
1242-513: The 2020 United States Census was 2,776. Emmitsburg is home to three Cal Ripken Baseball 12U 46/60 baseball championships. The titles were won in consecutive years (2013, 2014, and 2015). For years, the youth baseball and softball league was the gold standard in the Catoctin area. The current mayor of Emmitsburg is Frank Davis. The current commissioners are Amy Boehman-Pollitt, Jim Hoover, Valerie Turnquist, Tim O'Donnell, and Cliff Sweeney. Emmitsburg
1296-403: The 84,800 households, 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.8% were non-families, and 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age was 38.6 years. The median household income
1350-428: The age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age in
1404-405: The average family size was 3.03. In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.0 males. The median income for a household in the town
1458-809: The boundary between the Piedmont Plateau Region and the Appalachian Mountains . The county's two prominent ridges, Catoctin Mountain and South Mountain , form an extension of the Blue Ridge . The Middletown Valley lies between them. Attractions in the Frederick area include the Clustered Spires , a monument to Francis Scott Key , the National Museum of Civil War Medicine , Monocacy National Battlefield and South Mountain battlefields, and
1512-544: The city was 33.3 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 15% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. According to the City of Westminster, the top employers in the city are: The five largest employers just outside Westminster in Carroll County are: The Hashawha Tower
1566-700: The city was 86.0% White , 7.0% African American , 0.3% Native American , 2.2% Asian , 1.9% from other races , and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population. 40% of Latinos in Westminster were of Mexican descent , 16% were of Puerto Rican descent, and 3% were of Cuban descent. 60% of Westminster's Latino population identified as White , 4% identified as Afro-Latino , 6% identified as being of more than one race , and 29% identified as some other race. Non-Hispanics in Westminster were predominantly White; 88% of non-Hispanics were White and 7% were African-American. There were 7,161 households, of which 32.6% had children under
1620-497: The county in 2020 . The growth of the county with migration from Washington D.C. had begun to narrow the margins starting from 2008, with John McCain only edging out Barack Obama by only 1,157 votes out of over one hundred thousand cast in the 2008 election. Democratic strength is mostly concentrated in the City of Frederick, while the suburban and rural areas of the county lean more Republican. In state-level elections, Republicans in Frederick rebounded to more historical levels in
1674-436: The county was 81.5% white, 8.6% black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.9% from other races and 2.8% from two or more races. The total (all races) of those self-identifying as Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.3%, and those persons who were white alone made up 77.8% of the population. 26.3% of the population cited German ancestry , 17.4% Irish , 12.1% English , 7.2% Italian , and 6.3% American . Of
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1728-622: The first community-wide gigabit fiber to the premise network in the Mid-Atlantic region. The city partnered with Ting Inc. , a subsidiary of Tucows , to light the network and provide gigabit services. Westminster is located at 39°34′36″N 77°0′0″W / 39.57667°N 77.00000°W / 39.57667; -77.00000 (39.576551, −77.000120). Westminster is approximately 36.5 miles (58.7 km) driving distance northwest of Baltimore and 37.5 miles (60.4 km) driving distance southwest of York, Pennsylvania . According to
1782-648: The northeastern border of Virginia . Catoctin Mountain Park in the county is the location of Camp David , a U.S. presidential retreat, and Fort Detrick , a U.S. Army base . The namesake of Frederick County and its county seat is unknown, but it was probably either Frederick, Prince of Wales , or Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore . Frederick County was created in 1748 by the Province of Maryland from parts of Prince George's County and Baltimore County . In 1776, following US independence , Frederick County
1836-487: The original on February 13, 2020 . Retrieved January 22, 2016 . </ref> On December 1, 2014, Frederick County changed to a "charter home rule government". Voters approved this governmental change at the November 6, 2012, election with 62,469 voting for the transition and 37,368 against. Previously, Frederick County had been governed by a five-member county commission that could only legislate in local matters with
1890-567: The overall U.S. average. On April 15, 1952, an F3 tornado (which has wind speeds of 158–206 mph) hit 15.5 miles from the city center, injuring four people and causing between $ 500,000 and $ 5,000,000 in damages. On July 19, 1996, an F3 tornado struck 5.5 miles away from the Westminster city center, injuring three people and causing $ 5 million in damages. On April 16, 2011 , a tornado touched down around 8:00 pm EST. Shortly after sunrise on February 7, 2020 , an EF1 tornado crossed directly over downtown, heading parallel to Maryland 27 northward on
1944-409: The population. There were 811 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. Of all households, 26.8% were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and
1998-440: The population. There were 997 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. Of all households, 26.6% were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2052-695: The prior consent of the Maryland General Assembly . Even that authority was limited to areas authorized by the General Assembly, enabling legislation, or public local laws. As a charter county, Frederick County is now governed by a seven-member county council, with five elected from districts and two elected at-large. A popularly elected county executive is responsible for providing direction, supervision, and administrative oversight of all executive departments, agencies, and offices. The council has broad power to act on most local matters. Jan H. Gardner
2106-509: The reason cited was "self-defense". Since 1868, Westminster has held an annual Memorial Day parade, which is one of the longest continuously running Memorial Day parades in the country. Just north of Westminster is the farm at which Whittaker Chambers hid the so-called " Pumpkin Papers ." A historic marker states that Westminster was the first place in the nation to offer Rural Free Delivery postal service. On March 10, 2006, members of
2160-481: The southeast, MD 140 connects to Baltimore , while northwestward, it passes through Taneytown on its way to Emmitsburg . Maryland Route 97 is the next most important highway serving the city, providing the most direct route southward towards Washington, D.C. Two other primary highways, Maryland Route 27 and Maryland Route 31 provide connections to other towns in the area. Due to long-standing opposition to mass transit from local residents and politicians, there
2214-438: The state of Maryland. In Carroll County there are seven comprehensive high schools as well as two career and technology centers and an alternative school, The Gateway School. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend one of seven Carroll County high schools. Carroll County has 23 elementary schools and 9 middle schools. In the city of Westminster, there are two high schools, two middle schools and three elementary schools. Westminster
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2268-522: The town of Gettysburg . The town was briefly held by the retreating Confederates on July 4. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.52 square miles (3.94 km), all land. Emmitsburg has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa ) with hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters. It is known for being located near the base of Catoctin Mountain . The primary method of travel to and from Emmitsburg
2322-483: The town of Winchester. In 1768, The Maryland General Assembly changed the name of the town to Westminster to avoid confusion with Winchester, Virginia . On June 28, 1863, the Civil War skirmish of Corbit's Charge was fought in the streets of Westminster, when two companies of Delaware cavalry attacked a much larger Confederate force under General J. E. B. Stuart ; Stuart's forces were thus delayed in arriving at
2376-400: The town. The population density was 1,992.9 inhabitants per square mile (769.5/km). There were 862 housing units at an average density of 750.2 per square mile (289.7/km). The racial makeup of the town was 97.16% White , 0.87% African American , 0.04% Native American , 0.31% Asian , 0.04% from other races , and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of
2430-451: The vote. After Biden's win in 2020, the trend towards Democrats continued in 2022, as Democrats increased their majority on the County Council by one seat and gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore won the county with over 53% of the vote compared to 43% for Republican and Emmitsburg resident Dan Cox , the first time Frederick County voted for a Democratic gubernatorial candidate since William Donald Schaefer's landslide victory in 1986 . In
2484-486: The west side. This damaged siding and shingles on multiple structures and brought down several trees. Schools across much of the county took shelter due to the tornado warning. As of the census of 2010, there were 18,590 people, 7,161 households, and 4,117 families living in the city. The population density was 2,803.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,082.6/km ). There were 7,684 housing units at an average density of 1,159.0 per square mile (447.5/km ). The racial makeup of
2538-572: The west, MD 140 crosses into Pennsylvania and becomes Pennsylvania Route 16 . As of the census of 2010, there were 2,814 people, 997 households, and 670 families living in the town. The population density was 1,851.3 inhabitants per square mile (714.8/km). There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 703.9 per square mile (271.8/km). The racial makeup of the town was 95.0% White , 2.0% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 0.7% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of
2592-627: Was $ 38,710, and the median income for a family was $ 46,328. Males had a median income of $ 32,578 versus $ 23,235 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 16,216. About 4.2% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 44.4% of those age 65 or over. The town has two newspapers: the Emmitsburg News-Journal , and The Catoctin Banner , both of which are published monthly, Frederick County, Maryland Frederick County
2646-455: Was $ 81,686 and the median family income was $ 95,036. Males had a median income of $ 62,494 and females $ 46,720. The per capita income was $ 35,172. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.<ref"> "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates" . United States Census Bureau. Archived from
2700-429: Was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.22. The median age in the town was 39.5 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,290 people, 811 households, and 553 families living in
2754-400: Was divided into three parts. The westernmost portion became Washington County , named after George Washington , the southernmost portion became Montgomery County , named after another Revolutionary War general, Richard Montgomery . The northern portion remained Frederick County. In 1837, a part of Frederick County was combined with a part of Baltimore County to form Carroll County which
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#17328547649012808-420: Was elected the first Frederick County executive in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. The members of the third Frederick County Council for the term beginning 2022 are: The Frederick County state's attorney, first elected November 2, 2010, and re-elected in 2018 and 2022, is Charlie Smith, a Republican. The sheriff of Frederick County is Republican Chuck Jenkins. Frederick County's fire and rescue service
2862-448: Was named for its founder, William Emmit, in 1785. However, a settlement (named first "Silver Fancy" and later "Poplar Fields") preceded the town, particularly since British authorities restricted colonists' expansion during and after the French and Indian War . In 1757 Lutherans led by pastor George Bager built a church, which they shared with a German Reformed congregation until 1798. After
2916-732: Was the first native-born United States citizen to be canonized as a saint. The Seton Shrine is one of the top eight Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the United States . The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus is in Emmitsburg, located on the former campus of Saint Joseph College . The campus includes the Emergency Management Institute , the National Fire Academy and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial . The population as of
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