Cresaptown, Maryland

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Cresaptown, Maryland
Census-designated place
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Cresaptown
Location within the State of Maryland
Coordinates: 39°35′40″N78°50′08″W / 39.59444°N 78.83556°W / 39.59444; -78.83556
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Maryland.svg  Maryland
County Flag of Allegany County, Maryland.png Allegany
Area
[1]
 • Total2.77 sq mi (7.16 km2)
 • Land2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
Elevation
[2]
781 ft (238 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,442
 • Density2,047.40/sq mi (790.58/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21502
Area code(s) 301, 240
FIPS code 24-20525
GNIS feature ID2633177 [2]

Cresaptown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 6,247. [3] Prior to 2010 it was part of the Cresaptown-Bel Air CDP. Cresaptown's post office was established December 22, 1800. Cresaptown is located 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Cumberland.

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History

Prior to 1728, Cresaptown was the site of a Shawnee village along the Potomac River. The inhabitants of this region were a portion of the Shawanese tribe, a sub-division of the Algonquian group, one of the most warlike combinations of that period. The warriors engaged in hunting and fishing for food and furs, while their families were left at home to tend the maize and grass that grew in the rich soil of the Potomac valley. The maize was ground into corn meal and made into Shawnee cake, a popular diet of the Shawnees living in the valley. [4]

The Shawanees in the valley lived in shelters composed of two forked posts that were driven into the ground, and on these was laid a ridge pole. Small saplings, cut to a length of about 8 feet (2.4 m), were laid against the pole, one end resting on the ground, forming a shelter similar to a V-shaped tent. This was covered with bark and skins and made tight enough to protect against rain or snow. The floors were spread with furs, which made sure for seats or beds. [4] Emanuel Custer, father of George Armstrong Custer, was born in Cresaptown 1806, and moved to Ohio in 1845, finally settling in Michigan.

Cresaptown was named for the family of Daniel Cresap, early settlers. [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 5,442—
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

Government and infrastructure

The Maryland Department of Corrections operates two prisons in the CDP: North Branch Correctional Institution and Western Correctional Institution. Additionally, the Allegany County Detention Center is in the CDP. [7] North Branch is a supermax prison.

The 372nd Military Police Company, known for participating in Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse, is based here.

Education

Allegany County Public Schools is the school district for the entire county, and covers the CDP. [8]

Nearby city

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cresaptown, Maryland
  3. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Cresaptown CDP, Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  4. 1 2 William Harrison Lowdermilk, History of Cumberland, Md, Harvard University, 1878, page 19-20
  5. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). Maryland, a Guide to the Old Line State. WPA. p. 517. ISBN   978-1-62376-019-9.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Cresaptown CDP, MD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved August 5, 2024.
    "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Allegany County, MD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. pp. 12, 22 (PDF p. 13, 23/42). Retrieved August 5, 2024. Allegany County Detention Ctr[...]North Branch Corr Inst[...]Western Corr Inst
  8. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Allegany County, MD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved August 5, 2024. - Text list


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