Sandy Hook, Maryland
Sandy Hook is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland, United States.[2] Its population was 188 as of the 2010 census.[1]
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| Coordinates: 39°19′33″N 77°42′38″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.216 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.216 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 870/sq mi (340/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 240 & 301 |
| GNIS feature ID | 591227[2] |
During John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, just 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west, a special train that had carried soldiers was parked at Sandy Hook, and it carried the telegraph that reporters used to send out voluminous stories. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Night Watchman Patrick Higgins lived in Sandy Hook from 1853 until his death in 1915. At the time of his death he was the longest tenured employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Patrick has been written about extensively for his role in John Brown's Raid of 1859.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 0.216 square miles (0.56 km2), all land.[1]
References
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- "Sandy Hook". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
