Thurmont is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 6,935 at the 2020 census. The town is located in the northern part of Frederick County, approximately ten miles from the Pennsylvania border, along U.S. Highway 15. It is very close to Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park, the latter of which contains the presidential retreat of Camp David. Thurmont is also home to Catoctin Colorfest, an arts and crafts festival that draws in about 125,000 people each autumn.
Mid-Atlantic
Thurmont
Frederick County, MD
Population
6,313
Walk Score
65 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,042
Median home value
$315,900
Founded
1751
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Camp Greentop Historic District · listed 1989
- Camp Misty Mount Historic District · listed 1989
- Catoctin Furnace Historic District
- Catoctin Mountain Park (Additional Documentation) · listed 2014
- St. John's Church at Creagerstown Historic District · listed 2007
Notable landmarks
- Eyler, John, Farmstead · listed 2006
- Graceham Moravian Church And Parsonage · listed 1976
- Loys Station Covered Bridge · listed 1978
- Moser Farm and Barn
- Roddy Road Covered Bridge · listed 1978
- Utica Covered Bridge · listed 1978
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