The city of Frederick, county seat of Frederick County, Maryland, lies about 50 miles west of Baltimore and roughly the same distance northwest of Washington, D.C. Major highways servicing the city include Interstates I-70 and I-270, and U.S. Routes 15, 40, and 340.
What are some of the things that make Frederick such a great place to live and work? Frederick County has strong schools, extensive recreational opportunities, expanding cultural and artistic activities, healthy non-profit organizations, historical character, abundant natural features — and the nicest people! All of these attributes are highly valued by both businesses and residents.
If you already live in the area, you know what Frederick has to offer. If you don't, we welcome you to discover all the benefits and opportunities available. Frederick County has a wonderful blend of rich history and modern amenities, rural farm lands and suburban communities.
This greenway is located in the heart of the City of Frederick, the second largest city in Maryland. Carroll Creek runs from just below Gambrill State Park, through parts of Fort Detrick (which also has planted buffers), through Frederick and into the Monocacy River. This stream is stocked with trout, and parts of the stream are open to youth and handicapped fishing. Since a high percentage of the watershed is paved or in an urban setting, this stream has become dangerously polluted. The strip of land pictured here is maintained by the Frederick City Department of Public Works and is the site of an ongoing greenway project. A greenway helps protect water quality by providing a buffer strip between gas stations, car dealerships, and other commercial areas and the stream itself. This buffer strip helps remove harmful chemicals and nutrients and slows the speed storm water, while helping to keep the water temperature at a moderate level. Furthermore, the greenway provides a path for wildlife to move through the city, as well as an avenue for genetic diversity among plant and tree species.
Frederick's downtown historic district has a wealth of shops, eateries, and museums for residents and visitors to enjoy. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is located here, as is the Barbara Fritchie House and Museum, former home of the woman memorialized in an 1864 poem by John Greenleaf Whittier as having waved the Stars and Stripes in defiance of Confederate commander Stonewall Jackson and his troops during their march through downtown Frederick. Also in Frederick is the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, the city's oldest building and one of the nation's best examples of early German-Colonial Architecture. Another Frederick institution, the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, includes a gallery with monthly changing exhibits and classroom/studio spaces for drawing, painting, crafts, photography, wood, printmaking, and ceramics. The Weinberg Center for the Arts showcases performing arts through a wide range of dramatic, musical, and educational programs. Frederick also boasts The Frederick Symphony Orchestra, a community orchestra which performs five concerts of classical masterpieces per year.
Frederick, Maryland is a place for all seasons.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $289,500
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 58,882. Frederick covers 20.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 290 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 21701, 21702, 21703, 21704
Area codes: 301, 240
Weather
Frederick, MD climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 25.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Frederick is 40.64 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.18 Inches.
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