40-564: Federalsburg is a town in Caroline County , Maryland , United States. The population was 2,739 at the 2010 United States Census . It has one high school, Colonel Richardson High School. According to a contemporary source, the town was named for the Federalist Party , which met there in 1812, and was incorporated in 1823. A 1905 source says that Federalsburg was so named because it was settled by people from northern states. Federalsburg
80-631: A bypass of the town of Federalsburg. MD 313/MD 318 intersect MD 307 (Williamsburg Road) at the Federalsburg Roundabout . The highway crosses the Seaford Line of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad at-grade as the highway gently curves to the east. After passing Main Street, which is unsigned MD 308 , MD 313/MD 318 cross Marshyhope Creek . East of the creek, MD 313 turns south onto Reliance Road;
120-411: A courthouse and jail. Until the completion of these buildings, court was held at Melvill's Warehouse, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of Pig Point. Elections and other business transactions were completed there. The first commissioner meeting was held on March 15, 1774, at Melvill's Warehouse. In 1777, court was moved to Bridgetown (now Greensboro ), but in the interest of convenience, court
160-433: A family was $ 65,801. Males had a median income of $ 45,944 versus $ 33,927 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,294. About 8.0% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2000, there were 29,772 people, 11,097 households, and 8,156 families living in the county. The population density
200-644: A number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places . The National Park Service is developing a site in the southern half of Caroline County dedicated to interpreting the Underground Railroad as part of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument . Caroline County was granted home rule in 1984 under state code in an initiative led by County Commissioner Charles T. Dean, Sr . Growth
240-546: A sparse population were the chief causes. The Sheriff of Caroline County is Donnie Baker, who has held the position since 2022. At a Presidential level, Caroline is the “reddest” county on the mostly Republican Eastern Shore, and rivals Carroll County as the most Republican county in the state outside of Appalachian Western Maryland . No Democratic presidential candidate has carried Caroline County since Lyndon Johnson ’s landslide in 1964, and before then it had last gone Democratic in 1940 with Franklin D. Roosevelt . Indeed,
280-593: Is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland . The state highway runs 11.32 miles (18.22 km) from MD 16 / MD 331 at Linchester east to the Delaware state line near Federalsburg , where the highway continues east as Delaware Route 18 (DE 18). MD 318 connects Federalsburg with Preston and Bridgeville, Delaware . The state highway follows the Dorchester – Caroline county line for most of its length between Linchester and Federalsburg. The county line road
320-523: Is a major issue faced by Caroline County and several other Mid-Shore counties. Retirees and workers willing to commute across the Chesapeake Bay to the western shore are increasingly attracted by the rural environment and low cost of living. From 1994 to 2014 Caroline was the only county in the state not represented by a resident legislator in the Maryland General Assembly. Redistricting and
360-479: Is a rural county located in the U.S. state of Maryland . As of the 2020 census , the population was 33,293. Its county seat is Denton . The county is part of the Mid-Eastern Shore region of the state. Caroline County is bordered by Queen Anne's County to the north, Talbot County to the west, Dorchester County to the south, Kent County, Delaware , to the east, and Sussex County, Delaware , to
400-487: Is considered to be in Caroline County for maintenance purposes. Further east, MD 318 runs concurrently with MD 313 to bypass Federalsburg. The portion of MD 318 west of Federalsburg was originally numbered Maryland Route 319 and assumed by MD 318 in the mid-1950s. The MD 319 section was constructed in the late 1910s near Federalsburg and completed west to MD 16/MD 331 in the late 1920s. MD 318 east of Federalsburg
440-764: Is free of charge; a digital daily, Caroline Past and Present , was established in 2018. Caroline County is one of three Maryland counties that does not have an Interstate or U.S. Highway running through it. Caroline's "major artery" is Maryland Route 404 , four lanes in some parts but two lanes in others. It is chiefly used in the summertime by non-local beachgoers heading to Ocean City, Maryland , or Rehoboth Beach, Delaware . The United States Census Bureau recognizes three Census-designated places in Caroline County: 38°52′N 75°49′W / 38.867°N 75.817°W / 38.867; -75.817 Maryland Route 318 Maryland Route 318 ( MD 318 )
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#1732848683918480-531: Is located at 38°41′28″N 75°46′24″W / 38.69111°N 75.77333°W / 38.69111; -75.77333 (38.691126, -75.773296). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 2.02 square miles (5.23 km), of which 1.93 square miles (5.00 km) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,739 people, 1,081 households, and 708 families living in
520-632: Is water. It is the second-smallest county by total area in Maryland. Notable waterways include the Choptank River and Tuckahoe Creek , as well as the man-made Williston Lake. Caroline County currently ranks seventh nationally in terms of land protected under the Ag Preservation Program. Its eastern border is the Mason–Dixon line . Caroline is the only Eastern Shore county not to touch either
560-541: The Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic Ocean . Additionally, it is the only county on the Eastern Shore without an Interstate or United States Highway within its borders. Tuckahoe State Park , Holiday Park Campgrounds and Martinak State Park are located in Caroline County. The American Discovery Trail runs through the county. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from
600-587: The National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The town hosted the 58th Annual Delmarva Chicken Festival in 2007 at Marshy Hope Marina Park, the second time it has done so. Federalsburg was home to the Federalsburg A's (which was the minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Athletics ) who played at Federal Park. Federalsburg is the home of the radio station WTDK also known as THE DUCK. Caroline County, Maryland Caroline County
640-426: The age of 18 living with them, 31.8% were married couples living together, 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age in
680-428: The age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97. In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 30.8% under
720-407: The age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.4% were non-families, and 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age was 38.7 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 58,799 and the median income for
760-428: The age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 13.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. 21.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.03. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.80% under
800-467: The age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 38,832, and the median income for a family was $ 44,825. Males had a median income of $ 31,119 versus $ 21,915 for females. The per capita income for
840-460: The age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 24,266, and the median income for a family was $ 32,059. Males had a median income of $ 28,438 versus $ 21,296 for females. The per capita income for
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#1732848683918880-653: The county was $ 17,275. About 9.00% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.50% of those under age 18 and 12.30% of those age 65 or over. It is regularly ranked among the poorest of all 23 Maryland counties. As of Census 2010 the racial makeup of Caroline County was 78.19% Non-Hispanic white, 13.87% black, 0.37% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.10% Non-Hispanics of some other race, 1.68% Non-Hispanics of two or more races and 5.49% Hispanic or Latino. Caroline County Public Schools provides public education in Caroline County. The Caroline Review circulates monthly and
920-411: The county was 79.8% white, 13.9% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.2% Pacific islander, 3.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 21.7% were German , 15.6% were Irish , 12.3% were English , and 6.9% were American . Of the 12,158 households, 36.3% had children under
960-408: The last Democrat to reach forty percent of the county’s vote was Jimmy Carter in 1980. In earlier times Caroline was a swing county, less secessionist than Wicomico , Worcester , Queen Anne’s or Cecil . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 326 square miles (840 km ), of which 319 square miles (830 km ) is land and 6.5 square miles (17 km ) (2.0%)
1000-425: The north. The state highway intersects American Corner Road and passes Magennis Farm Airport in the hamlet of Hynson. MD 318 fully enters Caroline County shortly after passing Lovers Road, then intersects MD 313 (Federalsburg Highway) and MD 315 (Bloomingdale Avenue). MD 315, the old alignment of MD 318, continues straight east toward downtown Federalsburg, while MD 318 turns south and runs concurrently with MD 313 on
1040-471: The old alignment of MD 313 heads north toward downtown Federalsburg as Reliance Avenue. MD 318 continues east through an industrial area along Federalsburg Highway, which crosses the Seaford Line track again at-grade. The state highway crosses Tanyard Branch before meeting the other end of MD 315 (Liberty Road). MD 318 continues east as Bridgeville Road to the Delaware state line, where the highway heads toward
1080-429: The racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 33,066 people, 12,158 households, and 8,702 families living in the county. The population density was 103.5 inhabitants per square mile (40.0/km ). There were 13,482 housing units at an average density of 42.2 per square mile (16.3/km ). The racial makeup of
1120-518: The southeast. Caroline County was created via 1773 Maryland General Assembly legislation from parts of Dorchester and Queen Anne's counties. The county derives its name from Lady Caroline Eden, wife of Maryland's last colonial governor, Robert Eden . Seven commissioners were originally appointed: Charles Dickinson, Benson Stainton, Thomas White, William Haskins, Richard Mason, Joshua Clark, and Nathaniel Potter. These men bought 4 acres (1.6 ha) of land at Pig Point (now Denton) on which to build
1160-399: The southern and western edges of town via a bypass. Other state highways serving the town include Maryland Route 307 , Maryland Route 308 and Maryland Route 315 . In addition, Maryland Route 306 ends at the northeast edge of town. Crystal Steel Fabricators Inc. is contracted to produce components for Ørsted offshore wind projects in Maryland and New Jersey . Exeter was listed on
1200-438: The town of Bridgeville as DE 18 (Federalsburg Road). The portion of MD 318 between Linchester and Federalsburg was originally MD 319, which was constructed as a state-aid road from Federalsburg to about halfway to Hynson around 1919. The state highway was completed west to U.S. Route 213 (now MD 331)/MD 16 near Preston by 1930. MD 318 from Federalsburg to the Delaware state line was built between 1924 and 1926. MD 318
1240-404: The town of Preston. MD 318 heads east as Preston Road, a two-lane undivided road that intersects Langrell Road and Beulah Road a short distance east of its western terminus. Langrell Road is unsigned MD 817B , which follows the county line west to a dead end at Hunting Creek. MD 318 continues east along the county line through farmland between Dorchester County to the south and Caroline County to
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1280-490: The town was $ 13,878. About 21.0% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 35.2% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over. The primary means of travel to and from Federalsburg is by road. The primary state highways serving the town are Maryland Route 318 , which runs east–west, and Maryland Route 313 , which runs north–south. The two roads are concurrent for much of their passage through Federalsburg, which has been diverted to
1320-399: The town was 33.3 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.2% male and 54.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,620 people, 1,045 households, and 714 families living in the town. The population density
1360-399: The town was renumbered MD 315. The Federalsburg Roundabout was constructed in 1998. The Federalsburg Bypass bridge over Marshyhope Creek, which was originally built in 1962, was rehabilitated in 2012. During the project, which replaced the bridge's deck, alternating one-way traffic crossed the bridge directed by traffic lights at either end of the construction area. MD 318 follows
1400-474: The town. The population density was 1,419.2 inhabitants per square mile (548.0/km). There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 617.1 per square mile (238.3/km). The racial makeup of the town was 53.8% White , 41.0% African American , 0.3% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 1.3% from other races , and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population. There were 1,081 households, of which 41.0% had children under
1440-479: Was 1,341.5 inhabitants per square mile (518.0/km). There were 1,130 housing units at an average density of 578.6 per square mile (223.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 58.93% White , 36.83% African Americans , 0.31% Native American , 0.65% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.38% from other races , and 2.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population. There were 1,045 households, out of which 37.1% had children under
1480-574: Was 93 people per square mile (36 people/km ). There were 12,028 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 81.69% White , 14.77% Black or African American , 0.37% Native American , 0.55% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.26% from other races , and 1.34% from two or more races. 2.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.4% were of American , 14.8% English , 14.4% German and 9.9% Irish ancestry. There were 11,097 households, out of which 34.80% had children under
1520-463: Was built in the mid-1920s. MD 318 was placed on the bypass of Federalsburg in the early 1960s; its old alignment through Federalsburg became MD 315 . MD 318 begins at an intersection with MD 16/MD 331 at Linchester, just south of the Caroline–;Dorchester county line. MD 16/MD 331 head south from the intersection as East New Market Ellwood Road and west as a continuation of Preston Road toward
1560-511: Was extended west through Federalsburg and over the whole length of MD 319 in 1956. The state highway west of Federalsburg was widened around 1958 and extended west fully into Dorchester County to its present terminus when MD 16/MD 331 were relocated around Ellwood in 1960. MD 318 was placed on the Federalsburg Bypass when the highway was extended south and east around the town to the present intersection with MD 315 in 1964; MD 318 through
1600-410: Was moved back to Melvill's. Disagreements arose concerning the permanent location of the county seat. The General Assembly reached a compromise in 1785 and ordered that 2 acres (0.81 ha) of land at Melvill's Landing should be purchased for a courthouse and jail. In 1790, the county court and its belongings moved to Pig Point. The Caroline County Courthouse was completed in 1797. The county has
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