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The towns of Thurmont and Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland, lie just south of the Mason-Dixon line. This small town is home to Mount St. Mary’s University. Residents of Thurmont and Emmitsburg enjoy a quaint and small-town feel, and are just a short drive from Frederick, Washington, and Baltimore. These two towns are great for exploring Frederick County, Maryland, by car or by train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While both communities are located near the Pennsylvania border, the closest distance between them is 7.15 miles (11 km) and 8 minutes from each other. There are three exits in Thurmont and one in Emmitsburg. At the end of Route 77, you’ll reach Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a church built in 1853. If you plan to visit Thurmont and Emmitsburg, you’ll have a great time at either location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for something to do in the area, look no further than the mountains. Cunningham Falls State Park is one of Maryland’s largest waterfalls and is part of Catoctin Mountain Park and Frederick Municipal Forest. There are ruins of pioneer-era buildings throughout the park, as well as a 43-acre manmade lake. The park offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round, including hiking, biking, and fishing. Among the local attractions in the area is the Big Hunting Creek, which is a prime trout fishing spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the north of Thurmont, Emmitsburg, MD, is a quaint little town located on Route 15. It’s home to Mount Saint Mary’s College, making it a “green” community. Emmitsburg is located 90 minutes from Baltimore. The town has two parks, and Mount St. Mary’s University features a replica of the Grotto of Lourdes. If you’re traveling with your children, Emmitsburg has several elementary and middle schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enjoy wine in a peaceful setting, visit the award-winning Catoctin Breeze Vineyard and Winery. The award-winning vineyard produces high-quality Cabernet Franc varietals and is family-owned. A private tasting room is available for groups of six or more visitors. Afterward, guests can enjoy a delicious tasting of wine while enjoying the grounds. The winery has a wine shop and a tasting room open for the public every day of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Community Show committee met recently in Thurmont to plan the 66th Annual Thurmont and Emmitsburg County Agricultural Fair. The show will take place at Catoctin High School from September 9-11. The committee’s president is Rodman Myers. He has been elected by the community to serve as committee president for the show. And he’s also a member of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Grange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town was home to 2,354 households. Of these, 36.7% of the households included children under the age of eighteen. 56.9% of households were married couples, while 4.1% were comprised of single people. Twenty-two percent of households were non-families, while 22.3% were single. And 9.3% of households included senior citizens. The median household size in Thurmont and Emmitsburg was 2.62 people and 3.08 families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The towns of Thurmont and Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland, lie just south of the Mason-Dixon line. This small town is home to Mount St. Mary’s University. Residents of Thurmont and Emmitsburg enjoy a quaint and small-town feel, and are just a short drive from Frederick, Washington, and Baltimore. 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