Walkersville, Maryland
Population: 5,192
Located in Frederick County
Walkersville is a combination of two villages that were settled by German immigrants in the mid 1700s and early 1800s. By the 1870s, the villages of Georgetown and Walkersville had grown so intertwined that it made sense to combine them into one entity, which was named Walkersville. By the time that Walkersville was incorporated in 1892, it was a thriving farm community. It boasted a canning factory, milling company, bakery, sewing factory, ice company, ice cream parlor, blacksmith shops, tinsmith, creamery, private water company, and other enterprises. The town was especially famous for its delicious "Aunt Lucy Hams," produced by a firm named for Lucy Scott, the daughter of slaves. Those businesses are gone now, but many of the buildings remain under different usage. A duck-pin bowling alley, for example, now occupies a building originally constructed in the early thirties for a manufacturing concern. A look behind the stately old homes in the old part of town reveals the barns, carriage houses, summer kitchens, smoke houses, and sheds that tell of a way of life that only a few remember. Some of those buildings sport gingerbread trim almost as fancy as that found on the main houses. Affordable housing is available in Walkersville. A quaint, two-story starter home complete with three bedrooms and one bathroom would start at only $62,900. A stately home with seven bedrooms and three bathrooms situated on nicely landscaped half-acre lot would start around $214,000. There is also much to choose from in the area of land if you are looking to start or re-locate your business. There are four schools, seven residential developments, a shopping center, several businesses and institutions, and numerous restaurants in the town. Churches provide many services for the community, including financial support to the food bank and the sponsoring of scout troops. Walkersville has managed a rapid population growth wisely, enabling it to maintain a friendly, small-town atmosphere conducive to wholesome family living. Walkersville is very fortunate to have three wonderful park facilities, Walkersville Community Park, Heritage Farm Park and Creamery Park. These parks are well maintained and offer a range of sports from baseball, softball, basketball and tennis. Walkersville aggressively pursues fiscal responsibility, recycling projects, and innovation. In 1995, it was credited with having the first State Police bicycle patrol in the nation. It is easy to see why Walkersville is an up and coming community with so much to offer. Residents are proud of their community and it certainly is evident in the way they keep up their city.
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