Home › Maryland › Hagerstown

Hagerstown, Maryland

Located in Washington County, Maryland, Hagerstown was founded in 1762. Near Antietam Battlefield — bloodiest single day in American history (Sept 17, 1862). At the junction of I-81 and I-70.
Trending in Hagerstown
Latest updates coming soon
2 hours ago
More local news on the way
5 hours ago
Founded 1762 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Washington County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hagerstown, Maryland

undefined
1762Founded: Named for Jonathan Hager.
undefined
1862Antietam: Near Battle of Antietam.
undefined
1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Hagerstown's identity and economy.
undefined
2010Modern Era: Hagerstown continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
🧠
How Well Do You Know Hagerstown?
5 questions • 2 minutes
Take the Quiz →

Complete Historical Timeline

1762 Culture
Founded
1862 Disaster
Antietam
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

1
Near Antietam Battlefield — bloodiest single day in American history (Sept 17, 1862).
2
At the junction of I-81 and I-70.
3
Washington County seat in western Maryland.
4
Hagerstown was founded in 1762.
5
Hagerstown has a population of approximately 44,000.

Famous People from Hagerstown, Maryland

LK
LA Knight
Professional Wrestler · Born Nov 1, 1982 · Age 43
DS
Dennis Scott
Basketball Player · Born Sep 5, 1968 · Age 57
AB
Aaron Brooks
Amateur Wrestler, Collegiate Wrestler · Born Jun 15, 2000 · Age 25
LM
Louis E. McComas
Judge, Lawyer · Born Oct 28, 1846 · Died Nov 10, 1907 (age 61)
EG
Euge Groove
Composer, Saxophonist · Born Nov 27, 1962 · Age 63
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Hagerstown's history right.