Woodsboro, Maryland

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Woodsboro, Maryland
Town
Town of Woodsboro
2016-09-20 14 16 38 View north along Main Street between Elizabeth Street and Dorcus Alley in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland.jpg
Main Street in Woodsboro
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Coat of arms
Logo of Woodsboro, Maryland.png
Logo
Motto: 
"Small Town Life at its Best!" [1]
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Location of Woodsboro, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°31′58″N77°18′34″W / 39.53278°N 77.30944°W / 39.53278; -77.30944
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States of America
State Flag of Maryland.svg Maryland
County Flag of Frederick County, Maryland.svg Frederick
Founded1786 [2]
Incorporated 1836 [3]
Government
 •  Burgess Heath Barnes
Area
[4]
 • Total
0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2)
 • Land0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[5]
345 ft (105 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,092
 • Density1,544.55/sq mi (595.97/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21798
Area codes 301, 240
FIPS code 24-86750
GNIS feature ID2391492 [5]
Website Woodsboro On-Line

Woodsboro is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States that was granted to Joseph Wood in 1693. [6] The population was 1,092 at the 2020 census.

Contents

History

The town was named after Joseph Wood. [7] The LeGore Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and Woods Mill Farm was listed in 2007. [8]

In 1895, Dr. George F. Smith founded Rosebud Perfume Company in Woodsboro. Smith had eight children, and served as mayor of the town for 19 years. [9] The business has remained in the family, and as of 2012, was still producing its famous "Smith's Rosebud Salve," a lip gloss and salve originally known as tholene. [10] [11] [12] The products are shipped from company headquarters in Woodsboro; however, "the salve is manufactured and filled at Case Mason in Joppa, Md., and the tins are made in Baltimore." [13]

The Woodsboro Savings Bank, and several buildings associated with the three limestone quarries near the town are among the structures which have been considered for historic preservation. [14]

Government

Unlike most cities, the executive officer of Woodsboro, Maryland is called a burgess. As of 2025, the Burgess of Woodsboro was Heath Barnes. [15] [16] The legislative body for Woodsboro is a town council consisting of four commissioners. [16]

Woodsboro manages its own water and sewage systems. [16]

In January 2025, work commenced on the construction of a new town hall to serve the Town of Woodsboro.

The new Woodsboro Town Hall under construction, September 2025 Woodsboro Town Hall-Building.jpg
The new Woodsboro Town Hall under construction, September 2025


Geography

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Aerial photo of Woodsboro (center top)
MD 194 and MD 550 northbound in Woodsboro 2016-09-20 15 16 55 View north along Maryland State Route 194 and Maryland State Route 550 (Woodsboro Pike) just north of Liberty Street in Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland.jpg
MD 194 and MD 550 northbound in Woodsboro

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2), all land. [17]

Transportation

The main means of transport to and from Woodsboro is by road, and two primary state highways serve the town. Maryland Route 194 traverses the area northeast to southwest, connecting the Frederick area to Taneytown. Maryland Route 550 follows a northwest-to-southeast alignment, providing connections to Thurmont and Libertytown. Both roads follow the same alignment for a short distance on the northeast side of Woodsboro.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 336—
1910 362—
1920 3856.4%
1930 3850.0%
1940 4168.1%
1950 4272.6%
1960 4300.7%
1970 4392.1%
1980 50615.3%
1990 5131.4%
2000 84664.9%
2010 1,14134.9%
2020 1,092−4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [18]

2010 census

As of the census [19] of 2010, there were 1,141 people, 423 households, and 306 families living in the town. The population density was 1,607.0 inhabitants per square mile (620.5/km2). There were 443 housing units at an average density of 623.9 per square mile (240.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.9% White, 3.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 423 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the town was 41.1 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census [19] of 2000, there were 846 people, 273 households, and 229 families living in the town. The population density was 1,230.9 inhabitants per square mile (475.3/km2). There were 295 housing units at an average density of 429.2 per square mile (165.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.46% White, 0.24% African American, 0.59% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 273 households, out of which 50.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 35.3% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $65,000, and the median income for a family was $62,500. Males had a median income of $45,250 versus $26,528 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,434. About 0.9% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ↑ "Town of Woodsboro, Maryland". Woodsboro, Maryland. Town of Woodsboro, Maryland. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  2. ↑ Hub, Roger (October 2013). "Woodsboro Days". Woodsboro Times. Vol. 1, no. 1. p. 1.
  3. ↑ "Woodsboro". Maryland Manual Online. Maryland State Archives. October 26, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  5. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodsboro, Maryland
  6. ↑ "Woodsboro, MD". Maryland Municipal League. Archived from the original on August 11, 2009. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
  7. ↑ "Profile for Woodsboro, Maryland, MD". ePodunk . Archived from the original on February 10, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  8. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  9. ↑ "History of Rosebud Perfume, Inc". Rosebud Perfume Co. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  10. ↑ Wagner, Sarah (November 13, 2011). "Rosebud Salve - Made in USA, patented in 1908, Suddenly Trendy". USA Love List. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Richard Bair Obituary". Tributes.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  12. ↑ Vora, Stephanie (November 12, 2012). "Old Standbys, New Stand-Ins - Classic Beauty Products That Still Deliver". The New York Times . Archived from the original on June 15, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  13. ↑ Krantz, Mali (May 30, 2012). "Maryland firm soothes lips, skin worldwide". Minnesota Star Tribune . Capital News Service. Archived from the original on June 15, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Chapter 5. Historic Preservation. Burgess & Commissioner's Public Hearing Draft - Woodsboro Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). Woodsboro, Maryland. Town of Woodsboro, Maryland. February 25, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 20, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Government". Woodsboro, Maryland. Town of Woodsboro, Maryland. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  16. 1 2 3 Lewis, Gabrielle (April 4, 2025). "Woodsboro to raise water, sewer rates in FY2026 to help with tight budget". Frederick News-Post . p. A4. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025.
  17. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  19. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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