Where is Hagerstown, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Hagerstown Located? - Hagerstown is a city located in the Washington County of Maryland, United States. Hagerstown lies between 32.2987573 Degrees North latitudes and 90.1848103 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hagerstown Located?

Hagerstown is a city located in the Washington County of Maryland, United States. Hagerstown lies between 32.2987573 Degrees North latitudes and 90.1848103 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hagerstown city is 43527 people and the city has a total area of 12.17 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hagerstown, Maryland Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHagerstown
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionMid-Atlantic United States
Latitude39.6418°N
Longitude77.7200°W
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Land Area11.80 sq mi
Water Area0.08 sq mi
Total Area11.88 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)43,527 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 3,690 per sq mi
ZIP Codes21740, 21741, 21742, 21746, 21747, 21749
Area Code240, 301
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-35275
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hagerstown, Maryland

  • Funkstown, Maryland — 2 mi South
  • Smithsburg, Maryland — 8 mi East
  • Williamsport, Maryland — 6 mi Southwest
  • Boonsboro, Maryland — 11 mi Southeast
  • Greencastle, Pennsylvania — 12 mi North
  • Waynesboro, Pennsylvania — 14 mi Northeast
  • Martinsburg, West Virginia — 21 mi South
  • Chambersburg, Pennsylvania — 24 mi North
  • Frederick, Maryland — 27 mi Southeast
  • Charles Town, West Virginia — 34 mi South

Driving Distances from Hagerstown, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MartinsburgWest Virginia2125 minutes
FrederickMaryland2735 minutes
ChambersburgPennsylvania2430 minutes
WaynesboroPennsylvania1420 minutes
GreencastlePennsylvania1215 minutes
Charles TownWest Virginia3440 minutes
GettysburgPennsylvania3345 minutes
WinchesterVirginia4955 minutes
BaltimoreMaryland721 hour 20 minutes
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia761 hour 30 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hagerstown, Maryland

TransportationDetails
Airport NameHagerstown Regional Airport (Richard A. Henson Field)
IATA CodeHGR
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 70, Interstate 81, US Highway 40, US Highway 11, Maryland Route 65
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak station in Hagerstown; nearest stations are Martinsburg, WV (MARC) and Frederick (commuter connections)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCounty Commuter (Washington County Transit)
  • Interstate 70 provides east-west access between Baltimore, Frederick, Hagerstown, and western Maryland.
  • Interstate 81 is a major north-south freight and travel corridor connecting Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee.
  • US Highway 40 (National Pike) passes through Hagerstown and follows the route of the historic National Road.
  • US Highway 11 serves local communities along the Cumberland Valley parallel to Interstate 81.
  • Maryland Route 65 connects Hagerstown with Sharpsburg, Antietam National Battlefield, and southern Washington County.

What are top Places to Visit in Hagerstown, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Hagerstown City ParkCity Park
Washington County Museum of Fine ArtsMuseum
Hager House MuseumHistoric House Museum
Maryland TheatreHistoric Theater
Discovery StationChildren's Museum
Antietam National BattlefieldHistoric Site
C&O Canal National Historical ParkNational Historical Park
Hagerstown Aviation MuseumMuseum
Jonathan Hager HouseHistoric Landmark
Pangborn ParkCommunity Park

Colleges and Universities in Hagerstown, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Hagerstown Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
University System of Maryland at HagerstownPublicUniversityUpper-level undergraduate and graduate programs
Penn State Mont AltoPublicUniversityEngineering and forestry programs
Shepherd UniversityPublicUniversityLiberal arts and teacher education
Washington County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Hagerstown

Waterbodies in Hagerstown, Maryland

Antietam Creek, Conococheague Creek, Potomac River, Marsh Run, Beaver Creek, C&O Canal, Dam No. 4 Pool, Hopewell Valley Lake, Beaver Creek Watershed, Little Antietam Creek

Golf Courses in Hagerstown, Maryland

Black Rock Golf Course, Fountain Head Country Club, Beaver Creek Country Club, Hagerstown Greens at Hamilton Run, Penn National Golf Club, Whitetail Golf Resort, Musket Ridge Golf Club, The Links at Challedon

Hagerstown, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Hagerstown was founded in 1762 by Jonathan Hager and quickly became an important trading center because of its location along major transportation routes through the Cumberland Valley.
  • The city played a significant role during the American Civil War, serving as a strategic location before and after the nearby Battle of Antietam in 1862.
  • During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Hagerstown developed into a manufacturing center known for producing aircraft, automobiles, textiles, and railroad equipment.
  • The city's historic downtown preserves numerous nineteenth-century buildings, reflecting its long history as the commercial center of western Maryland.
  • Today, Hagerstown serves as the economic and cultural hub of Washington County, offering museums, parks, educational institutions, and convenient access to several nationally significant historic sites.

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