Frederick, County seat in Frederick County, Maryland, United States.
Frederick spans across 23.96 square miles of land, featuring the Monocacy River, Carroll Creek, and an elevation of 92 meters above sea level.
Founded in 1745 by land developer Daniel Dulany, Frederick grew from a crossroads settlement at the intersection of Native American trails to the Chesapeake Bay.
The city maintains ten art galleries, three theaters, and hosts First Saturday events from May through October with different community themes each month.
Frederick connects to Washington DC through MARC commuter rail service and major highways including Interstate 70, Interstate 270, and US Route 15.
The National Museum of Civil War Medicine preserves medical artifacts and documents from field hospitals that operated in Frederick during military campaigns.
Location: Frederick County
Inception: 1745
Elevation above the sea: 92 m
Shares border with: Thurmont
Website: http://cityoffrederick.com
GPS coordinates: 39.42629,-77.42040
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
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