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Buckeystown, Maryland

The old General Store and a beautiful example of a Buckeystown home.

Buckeystown is an unincorporated community located in Frederick County, Maryland, USA. It is named for George Buckey, a tanner, and his brother, John Buckey, a blacksmith and tavern owner. Buckeystown is on the Historical Registry of Landmarks and the Maryland Civil War Trail due to its rich history and beautiful Queen Anne and Victorian style homes. Each historic home has a plaque indicating the year built, the earliest being circa 1780. There are also several historical information plaques installed along the main street.

History

The land Buckeystown now sits on was once called "Good Luck." It began as a 400 acre parcel given to Meredith Davis by the King of England in 1731. Over time, more land was added to the original tract. A road that stretched from Pennsylvania to Florida bisected the town and sealed the area's fate: it was the perfect place for enterprising families to settle. The town grew due to the prosperity of several businesses which took advantage of the natural resources the location provided. Two mills were located along the Monocacy River, which runs behind the southside of town, the tannery and an ice creamery utilized a natural spring, and a brickworks used the naturally occurring lime.

Buckeystown enjoyed 100 years of prosperity from the mid-1800's to the mid-1900's. Several wealthy families began to dominate the town's social scene. These families built the lavish mansions and proud stone homes which still grace the main streets today.

The main thoroughfare, currently known as Buckeystown Pike or Maryland State Highway 85, was used during both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Soldiers marched through town towards decisive battles, following brave leaders including Stonewall Jackson and General Robert E. Lee.

Present Day

The small community of Buckeystown has several businesses including Hedgeapple Farm, the Buckeystown Market (a pub), The Inn at Buckeystown (a B&B), Bodmers Stoves and Pottery, Maynes Farm, a convenience store and gas station, an antique store, two car clinics, a law firm and a veterinary hospital. Buckeystown Park, by the river on Michael's Mill Road, provides residents with grills, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and a jungle gym. Four books have been written about Buckeystown history and architecture by resident, Nancy Bodmer. Until recently the town held Victorian House Tours.

Demographics

The median age for Buckeystown residents is 42.0. There are 39 men and 29 women. Buckeystown is located at 39.334N and -77.431W. Average town elevation is 334 feet.

Links

The B&B; http://www.innatbuckeystown.com/ The vet hospital: http://www.buckeystownvet.com/ The pub: http://www.eatinfrederick.com/Restaurant/474/Buckeystown-Market/ The Buckeystown park: http://www.co.frederick.md.us/index.asp?NID=2926