Graceham, Maryland | |
|---|---|
 Graceham Moravian Church and Parsonage | |
  Graceham Location in Maryland  Graceham Graceham (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′51″N77°22′53″W / 39.61417°N 77.38139°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Frederick |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 243 |
| • Density | 507.7/sq mi (196.02/km2) |
| ZIP code | 21788 [3] |
| Area codes | 240 and 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-34350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806297 [2] |
Graceham is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. [2] Graceham is home to Graceham Moravian Church and Parsonage. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 243. [4] In 1973, Graceham began experiencing atypical waves of mass migration of millions of starlings, grackles and other birds which caused environmental damage and distress to residents. [5] The Maryland Forestry Department removed 30-40% of the local pine grove in an attempt to curb the "invasion" of birds, which reduced the migration the following year. [6] However, the solution was not permanent. In 1977, residents and expert witnesses testified before the Senate Economic Affairs Committee in support of legislation that would enable more effective interventions. [7]
