Fairlee, Maryland

Fairlee is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland, United States.[3] Its population was 490 as of the 2010 census.[2]

Fairlee, Maryland
Census-designated place
Fairlee Fairlee
Coordinates: 39°13′21″N 76°10′19″W
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Kent
Area [1]
• Total	3.913 sq mi (10.13 km^2)
• Land	3.796 sq mi (9.83 km^2)
• Water	0.117 sq mi (0.30 km^2)
Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	490
• Density	130/sq mi (48/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	410 & 443
GNIS feature ID	588770[3]

The Battle of Caulk's Field during the War of 1812 took place near Fairlee on August 31, 1814; it ended in victory for the local militia, and the British commander was killed during the fighting.

The Fairlee Manor Camp House and St. Paul's Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

References

1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
3. "Fairlee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.