Federalsburg, Maryland

"Federalsburg" redirects here. For the location in Delaware, see Federalsburg, Delaware.

Federalsburg, Maryland
Town
Town of Federalsburg
Aerial view, 1930s
Motto(s):  "Pride in the Past, Faith in the Future" [1]
Location of Federalsburg, Maryland
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Coordinates: 38°41′28″N75°46′24″W / 38.69111°N 75.77333°W / 38.69111; -75.77333
Country	United States of America
State	Maryland
County	Caroline
Incorporated	1823 [2]
Government
•  Mayor	Kimberly M. Jahnigen [3]
Area [4]
• Total	1.99 sq mi (5.14 km2)
• Land	1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2)
• Water	0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,833
• Density	1,467.88/sq mi (566.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21632
Area code	410, 443, and 667
FIPS code	24-27900
GNIS feature ID	0593884
Website	www.townoffederalsburg.org

Federalsburg is a town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,739 at the 2010 United States Census. It has one high school, Colonel Richardson High School.

History

According to a contemporary source, the town was named for the Federalist Party, which met there in 1812, ^[5] and was incorporated in 1823. ^[2] A 1905 source says that Federalsburg was so named because it was settled by people from northern states. ^[6]

Geography

Federalsburg is located at 38°41′28″N75°46′24″W / 38.69111°N 75.77333°W / 38.69111; -75.77333 (38.691126, -75.773296). ^[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.02 square miles (5.23 km²), of which 1.93 square miles (5.00 km²) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km²) is water. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	338		—
1890	543		60.7%
1900	539		−0.7%
1910	1,050		94.8%
1920	1,288		22.7%
1930	1,369		6.3%
1940	1,748		27.7%
1950	1,878		7.4%
1960	2,060		9.7%
1970	1,917		−6.9%
1980	1,952		1.8%
1990	2,365		21.2%
2000	2,620		10.8%
2010	2,739		4.5%
2020	2,833		3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the census ^{[10] [11]} of 2010, there were 2,739 people, 1,081 households, and 708 families living in the town. The population density was 1,419.2 inhabitants per square mile (548.0/km²). There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 617.1 per square mile (238.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 53.8% White, 41.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 1,081 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.8% were married couples living together, 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the town was 33.3 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[12] of 2000, there were 2,620 people, 1,045 households, and 714 families living in the town. The population density was 1,341.5 inhabitants per square mile (518.0/km²). There were 1,130 housing units at an average density of 578.6 per square mile (223.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 58.93% White, 36.83% African Americans, 0.31% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 2.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 1,045 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 30.8% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,266, and the median income for a family was $32,059. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $21,296 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,878. About 21.0% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.2% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

MD 313 and MD 318 in Federalsburg

The primary means of travel to and from Federalsburg is by road. The primary state highways serving the town are Maryland Route 318, which runs east–west, and Maryland Route 313, which runs north–south. The two roads are concurrent for much of their passage through Federalsburg, which has been diverted to the southern and western edges of town via a bypass. Other state highways serving the town include Maryland Route 307, Maryland Route 308 and Maryland Route 315. In addition, Maryland Route 306 ends at the northeast edge of town.

Economy

Crystal Steel Fabricators Inc. is contracted to produce components for Ørsted offshore wind projects in Maryland and New Jersey. ^[13]

Arts and culture

Exeter was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. ^[14]

Historic train station in Federalsburg, restored as headquarters of Maryland and Delaware Railroad

The town hosted the 58th Annual Delmarva Chicken Festival in 2007 at Marshy Hope Marina Park, the second time it has done so.

Sports

Federalsburg was home to the Federalsburg A's (which was the minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Athletics) who played at Federal Park. ^{[15] [16] [17]}

Government

Town officials and staff

• Mayor: Kimberly Jahnigen Abner
• Council President: Scott Phillips
• Council Members: David Morean, Debra Varady Sewell, Edward H. Windsor
• Chief of Police: Michael A. McDermott
• Town Manager: Lawrence DiRe
• Clerk-Treasurer: Kristy L. Marshall
• Deputy Clerk: Melissa D. Hrobar
• Accounting Clerk: Kimberly M. Brown
• Main Street Manager/Grants Administrator: vacant
• Code Enforcement Officer: John Garlick
• Public Works Director: Steve Dyott

^[18]

Media

Federalsburg is the home of the radio station WTDK also known as THE DUCK.

Notable people

• Robert "Ducky" Detweiler, former professional baseball player with the Boston Braves from 1942 to 1946.
• Robert Houston Noble, U.S. Army brigadier general ^[19]
• Madeline Hurlock, actress

References

1. "Town of Federalsburg, Maryland". Town of Federalsburg, Maryland. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
2. "Federalsburg, Maryland". City-Data.com. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
3. "Mayor and Council - www.federalsburg.org". federalsburg.org. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
4. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
5. "Profile for Federalsburg, Maryland, MD". ePodunk. Archived from the original on May 20, 2004. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
6. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p.  125.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "2010 Census Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics" (PDF).
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 25, 2013.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
13. Kurtz, Josh (October 15, 2021). "Eastern Shore steel company to make components for wind energy turbines". WTOP . Retrieved October 15, 2021.
14. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
15. "Federalsburg, Maryland Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
16. "Federal Park in Federalsburg, MD minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
17. "Federalsburg Historical Society & Museum". www.federalsburghistoricalsociety.com.
18. Federalsburg Maryland – About Us
19. Downs, Winfield Scott, ed. (1941). Encyclopedia of American Biography - New Series. Vol. 12. New York, NY: American Historical Company. p. 372 – via HathiTrust.

External links

• Official website