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Welcome to Smithsburg
The town of Smithsburg is located in northeastern Washington County, between the Appalachian Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay watershed and just minutes off Interstate 70. A rural community surrounded by bucolic farmland, wonderful orchards and a quaint downtown, Smithsburg is also within a two-hour drive from the nation’s capitol, many state parks and Baltimore — home to the well-known Inner Harbor. This proximity offers residents the option to commute from their sleepy hamlet to larger cities for work, while still maintaining the family atmosphere a small town provides.
Directly influenced by migration paths, the arrival of the B&O Railroad and advances in agricultural technology, by 1923 much of the existing village of Smithsburg had been built. Today — aside from the improved infrastructure and recent construction of suburban-type housing — Smithsburg retains its mid-19th to early-20th century architectural character and is an excellent example of a community relatively untouched by modern, 20th-century architectural trends.
Smithsburg enjoys a year-round bevy of activities — from summer hiking in the cool canopy of trees along the Appalachian Trail to snow skiing at one of the nearby resorts. The agricultural influence of the town creates abundant opportunity to purchase fresh fruit including strawberries in the spring, peaches in the summer, and apples and pumpkins in the fall at Smithsburg’s many orchard stands. Smithsburg summers are bursting with activity as the town hosts a large carnival and Smithsburg Pride Days. In addition, a number of state parks in both Maryland and neighboring Pennsylvania make Smithsburg a wonderland for all outdoor enthusiasts. Together, Smithsburg’s open-air spaces, delightful small shops and restaurants and hometown atmosphere, provide a quality of life unmatched in more urban settings. |
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Smithsburg: Fascinating Past, Prosperous Present
Smithsburg’s history as a town dates back to 1813, when town founder
Christopher “Stuffle” Smith bought the tract of land formerly known as
“part of Shadrack’s Lot.” more... |
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Just Plane Fun
Driving through Smithsburg’s scenic countryside, folks might be
surprised to hear the sound of whirring, buzzing engines — slightly out
of place in an area accustomed to little more than the rumble of
tractors and lowing of cows. But looking up, the sound is easily traced
to the tiny, brightly colored aircraft zooming over the fields off Old
Forge Road, the site of Pegasus Radio Control (R/C) Flying Club
airfield. more... |
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Business: Creature Comforts
There’s a certain calm that settles over the sweeping fields of
Annapaca, Bert and Ann Kramer’s 100-acre East Hagerstown farm. Here,
life seems to slow and intensify, and the land practically sings with a
gentle, vibrant energy. Or perhaps this is just the audible hum of the
Kramers’ alpaca herd, 25 petite, fluffy and mild-mannered members of
the camel family, who commonly emit this soft noise as a means of
communication. more... |
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Community Views: Neighborhoods
Washington County and the surrounding area offer residential
opportunities to suit every lifestyle — from planned communities that
include a bevy of convenient amenities to sprawling subdivisions in
beautiful rural settings. more... |
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EVENTS IN THE AREA 7/18/2009-7/19/2009
SMITHSBURG PRIDE DAYS
This is a fun-filled weekend for the entire family! Too many activities to list but…starting at 8 a.m. on Saturda.... more...
To view more events in the area, visit the Community Calendar on HagerstownMagazine.com.
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