Emmitsburg, Historical town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States.
Description
Emmitsburg is a small town in Frederick County, Maryland, situated in hilly terrain near the Mason-Dixon line. The town spreads across a modest area at an elevation of about 133 meters in a rural part of the state.
History
The place was originally known as Silver Fancy and Poplar Fields but received its current name in 1785 when William Emmit founded the settlement. This founding marked the beginning of the town's organized development.
Culture
The town is home to Mount Saint Mary's University, one of the oldest Catholic colleges in the country, which has shaped local life and drawn students for generations. This presence gives the place its distinctive character as a center of Catholic learning.
Practical
The town is conveniently located on Route 15, which leads north toward Gettysburg and south toward Frederick, while Maryland Route 140 connects to Baltimore. Visitors can easily drive through the region and reach larger cities nearby.
Did you know?
The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes sits on a mountain ridge and is the oldest Catholic pilgrimage site in the country. This spiritual destination has attracted visitors for decades seeking the site's quiet history.
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Emmitsburg Historic District
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9.5 kmCarroll Valley Golf Resort
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11.1 kmMarion Burk Knott Auditorium
3.5 kmFr. John Dubois
3.5 kmSt. Francis
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