Love a good small town? Maryland is full of them. Here are 10 to get you started, all offering different things to see and do. How many have you visited? Or how many did you even know about?
- Brookeville - Montgomery County
Flickr / thisisbossi Did you know that the tiny town of Brookeville was actually the United States Capital for a day? It’s also full of historic buildings. According to the US Census, 134 people were last reported living in the 0.12 square miles of area.
- Port Tobacco - Charles County
Getty Images / BackyardProduction This Charles County town has the teeniest population, last reported at only 13 people! In its 0.16 square miles of space you’ll find buildings from the 1800s, including the old courthouse, which has been transformed into an interesting museum.
- Vienna - Dorchester County
viennamd.org Vienna may be small but its water views are splendid. Enjoy some peace and quite along the Nanticoke River when visiting this spot. The population here is reportedly 271 residents and a square mileage of 0.19.
- Sharpsburg - Washington County
Getty Images / KeeTron Sharpsburg is home to one of the most famous battlefields in the US – Antietam. Head here to soak in the history and soak in the scenery as well. Sharpsburg is a mere 0.23 square miles and has 705 residents.
- Secretary - Dorchester County
Facebook / First United Methodist Church of Secretary, MD Don’t pass by this 0.26 square mile town. With 535 residents, this area remains pleasantly quiet. Lovers of history will enjoy the old church and other spots that are great for photographing.
- North Beach - Calvert County
Flickr / Mr.TinDC A beach town is always worth a visit, especially when it comes to North Beach. Visit the little area businesses that are squeezed into the 0.33 miles of space. 1,978 people currently call this area home. With bay views like this, we can see why!
- Burkittsville - Frederick County
Flickr / Bob Carney You may know Burkittsville as the home of the Blair Witch. However, this rural town is actually full of charm and no witches (as far as we know). Its 0.45 miles is perfect for photographing as the rural views are quite beautiful. 151 people reside here.
- Accident - Garrett County
Flickr / kenficara Accident was one of Western Maryland’s first settlements so it has plenty of history that many people don’t know about. A handful of buildings here are on the national register of history places and the scenery is worth seeing in person. There are 325 residents living within its 0.49 square miles.
- Chesapeake City - Cecil County
Flickr / Chris Connelly Chesapeake City is located right along the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, making for wonderful water views. Stay at a local inn and enjoy watching large ships chug on by. This town covers 0.5 square miles and is home to 673 people.
- Oxford - Talbot County
Getty Images / Tony Sweet Oxford is home to America’s oldest privately-owned ferry, and you can still take a ride on it today. While here, you’ll also enjoy historic inns and gorgeous views of the Tred Avon River. This town is great for a weekend getaway. It’s home to 651 people and covers 0.54 square miles.
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Flickr / thisisbossi
Did you know that the tiny town of Brookeville was actually the United States Capital for a day? It’s also full of historic buildings. According to the US Census, 134 people were last reported living in the 0.12 square miles of area.
Getty Images / BackyardProduction
This Charles County town has the teeniest population, last reported at only 13 people! In its 0.16 square miles of space you’ll find buildings from the 1800s, including the old courthouse, which has been transformed into an interesting museum.
viennamd.org
Vienna may be small but its water views are splendid. Enjoy some peace and quite along the Nanticoke River when visiting this spot. The population here is reportedly 271 residents and a square mileage of 0.19.
Getty Images / KeeTron
Sharpsburg is home to one of the most famous battlefields in the US – Antietam. Head here to soak in the history and soak in the scenery as well. Sharpsburg is a mere 0.23 square miles and has 705 residents.
Facebook / First United Methodist Church of Secretary, MD
Don’t pass by this 0.26 square mile town. With 535 residents, this area remains pleasantly quiet. Lovers of history will enjoy the old church and other spots that are great for photographing.
Flickr / Mr.TinDC
A beach town is always worth a visit, especially when it comes to North Beach. Visit the little area businesses that are squeezed into the 0.33 miles of space. 1,978 people currently call this area home. With bay views like this, we can see why!
Flickr / Bob Carney
You may know Burkittsville as the home of the Blair Witch. However, this rural town is actually full of charm and no witches (as far as we know). Its 0.45 miles is perfect for photographing as the rural views are quite beautiful. 151 people reside here.
Flickr / kenficara
Accident was one of Western Maryland’s first settlements so it has plenty of history that many people don’t know about. A handful of buildings here are on the national register of history places and the scenery is worth seeing in person. There are 325 residents living within its 0.49 square miles.
Flickr / Chris Connelly
Chesapeake City is located right along the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, making for wonderful water views. Stay at a local inn and enjoy watching large ships chug on by. This town covers 0.5 square miles and is home to 673 people.
Getty Images / Tony Sweet
Oxford is home to America’s oldest privately-owned ferry, and you can still take a ride on it today. While here, you’ll also enjoy historic inns and gorgeous views of the Tred Avon River. This town is great for a weekend getaway. It’s home to 651 people and covers 0.54 square miles.
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