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Emmitsburg, MD - Emmitsburg

First Settled in 1733.
First Township in 1785.
May have been named after Samuel Emmit, a prominent land owner.
A good source for Emmitsburg history is the website:
http://www.emmitsburg.net/archive_list/_private/history_articles.htm

A good source for the latest Emmitsburg info is its online newspaper:
http://www.emmitsburgdispatch.com/

wikipedia info:
2300 people living in 800 households with 550 families in Frederick County.

Emmitsburg, MD - Emmitsburg

ZIPCODE 21727 is Emmitsburg
039-42-17N 077-19-31W
39.7047, -77.326
Area Code 240, 301

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The Frederick County Sheriffs protect Emmitsburg

  • Last visit to Emmitsburg: Jun 2005
  • Intro Updated Oct 12, 2008
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Doughboy Statue - Emmitsburg Doughboy Statue Off The Beaten Path (1)

At the end of West Main Street is a 2500 sq-ft park with a bronze statue of the doughboys that fought in World War I.... more travel advice

you're safe! - Emmitsburg safe place Warnings and Dangers (1)

Emmitsburg ranks at less than half the risk of crime for an average town of similar size in the U.S. There are only 2... more travel advice

stock photo of basilica - Emmitsburg Mother Seton Shrine Things to Do (2)

In honor of Mother Seton and her dedication to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, a shrine and basilica are here for public... more travel advice

National Fallen Firefighters memorial - Emmitsburg National Fallen Firefighters memorial Things to Do (2)

This is a walkway with the names of deceased firemen and firewomen who have died in the line of duty. The names are on... more travel advice

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