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Frederick, Maryland

Located in Frederick County, Maryland, Frederick was founded in 1745. Fort Detrick is the Army's biodefense research center. Near the Civil War battlefield of Antietam.
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Founded 1745 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Frederick County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Frederick, Maryland

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1745 Founded: German settlers.
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1862 Civil War: Antietam and Barbara Fritchie legend.
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1943 Fort Detrick: Biological research center.
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2010 DC Exurban Growth: I-270 corridor growth.
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Latest News in Frederick

May 11, 2016
Gun Threat Campus Closes Washington College Maryland
Chestertown, Md. – Washington College closed its doors on May 11, 2016, after a troubling gun threat rattled the campus and sent…
Jan 23, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

1745 Culture
Founded
1862 Disaster
Civil War
1943 Science
Fort Detrick
2010 Business
DC Exurban Growth

Did You Know?

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Fort Detrick is the Army's biodefense research center.
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Near the Civil War battlefield of Antietam.
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Maryland's second-largest city.
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Frederick is located in Frederick County, Maryland.
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Frederick was founded in 1745.

Famous People from Frederick, Maryland

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Michael Beasley
Basketball Player · Born Jan 9, 1989 · Age 37
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Shawn Hatosy
Television Actor, Film Actor · Born Dec 29, 1975 · Age 50
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Lester Bowie
Composer, Bandleader · Born Oct 11, 1941 · Died Nov 8, 1999 (age 58)
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Don L. Anderson
Geologist, University Teacher · Born Mar 5, 1933 · Died Dec 2, 2014 (age 81)
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John Nelson
Lawyer, Politician · Born Jun 1, 1791 · Died Jan 18, 1860 (age 68)

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