Sharpsburg, Maryland

Sharpsburg: town in Maryland, United States

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Sharpsburg is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 705 and a population density of 1,143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 643 inhabitants.

The town was created 263 years ago in 1762.

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Quick Facts about Sharpsburg

Population 643 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Maryland (United States)
County Washington County
Postal code 21782
Phone Area Codes 301
Area 0.62 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.4576,-77.7489
Altitude 420 feet / 128 meters
Establishment January 01, 1763 (263 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 23:26:11 (22nd April 2026)
Density 1,042 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.64% (2010-2020)
Weather 74℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Sharpsburg is located at 39°27'27"N 77°44'56"W (39.4576000, -77.7488800).

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Weather

74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 10 mph W Today

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Official website of Sharpsburg

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sharpsburg decreased by 9.64% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 705 - census
2011 660 -6.82% estimation process
2012 660 0% estimation process
2013 659 -0.15% estimation process
2014 656 -0.46% estimation process
2015 650 -0.92% estimation process
2016 649 -0.15% estimation process
2017 648 -0.15% estimation process
2018 649 0.15% estimation process
2019 647 -0.31% estimation process
2020 643 -0.62% estimation process
Sharpsburg zip code is 21782. County name: Washington, County fips: 24043
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302 E Main St, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, United States View details

Phone: +13014325124 | Website available

People born in Sharpsburg (2)

People born in Sharpsburg, including politician David Spangler, White House Chief Usher Howell G. Crim, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Sharpsburg, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
237792 Shepherd University Shepherdstown (WV) 25443

Nearby Transit Stations (25)

Rail and bus stations connected to Sharpsburg, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
HFY Harpers Ferry Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. RAIL
MRB Martinsburg station 229 East Martin St. RAIL
HAG Hagerstown, MD 123 West Franklin Street BUS
FRC Frederick, MD 100 South East Street RAIL
FRR Frederick Airport, MD 1341 Hughes Ford Road BUS

Closest post offices linked to Sharpsburg.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sharpsburg Post Office Sharpsburg (MD) 21782

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Other cities in Washington County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , MD.

City Name Population Title
Hagerstown 39,918 The seat of Washington County, Maryland.
Boonsboro 3,455 Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Maugansville 3,071 Census designated place
Smithsburg 2,969 Town of the United States
Williamsport 2,074 Town of the United States
Hancock 1,522 Town in Maryland
Cavetown 1,473 Census designated place
Keedysville 1,220 Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Highfield-Cascade 1,112 Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
Funkstown 871 Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Clear Spring 362 Town of the United States
Halfway 288 City in Oregon, USA