Community Info

FREDERICK, MARYLAND

Founded in 1745 by English & German settlers, Frederick, originally named Fredericktowne, is an historic city distinguished by Colonial and Federal architecture in the heart of Maryland.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

While the small town face of Frederick hasn't changed, the business climate has.  The area has grown into a vibrant business community from the agricultural community it was in the 1700's.  With our close proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Frederick has become a sought-after site for new business.

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EDUCATION

In addition to an award-winning public school system, Frederick County is home to several institutions of higher education, including Frederick Community College, Hood College, and Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary.

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To learn more about Frederick County visit the following websites:

• www.Frederick.com – Links to businesses, restaurants and more
• www.CityOfFrederick.com - The city of Frederick's web page
• www.DiscoverFrederickMD.com – Frederick County Office of Economic Development
• www.DowntownFrederick.org – Downtown Frederick Partnership
• www.co.Frederick.md.us - Frederick County Government
• www.FrederickTourism.org - The Tourism Council of Frederick County
• www.FrederickChamber.org Frederick City Chamber of Commerce
• www.Webdesk.com/Frederick More interesting info
• www.FrederickNewsPost.com Frederick's leading newspaper
• www.Gazette.net – Community News
• www.FrederickMagazine.com events, dining, and information
• www.fcpl.org - Frederick County's library system
• www.MTAMaryland.com – Public Transportation from Frederick County
• www.FMH.org – Frederick Memorial Hospital

Education Websites

• www.fcps.org – Frederick County Public Schools
• www.Frederick.edu – Frederick Community College
• www.Hood.edu – Hood College
• www.MSMary.edu – Mount St. Mary’s University

Arts Websites

• www.FrederickArtsCouncil.org – Information on the Arts Community
• www.Delaplaine.org – The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
• www.WeinbergCenter.org – Performance and Ticket Information for the Weinberg Center
• www.WayOffBroadway.com – Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, Frederick
• www.FrederickArts.org – Frederick Festival of the Arts

Recreation Websites

• www.Recreater.com – Frederick County Department of Parks and Recreation
• www.FrederickKeys.com – Home of the Frederick Keys Baseball Team
• www.TheGreatFrederickFair.com - The fabulous Frederick Agricultural Fair
• www.CWPZoo.com - Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
• www.DeerHavenMiniZoo.com – Deer Haven Mini Zoo
• www.AdventureParkUSA.com – Adventure Park USA in New Market
• www.FrederickSportsPlex.com – Frederick Sportsplex
• www.SkateFrederick.com – Skate Frederick
• www.FrederickYMCA.org – YMCA in Frederick
• www.FrederickGymnastics.com – Frederick Gymnastics Club
• www.24-7DanceStudio.com – 24/7 Dance Studio, Frederick

Golf Websites

• www.PastureGolf.com – Frederick Golf Club, Frederick
• www.HollowCreekGolfClub.com – Hollow Creek Golf Club, Middletown
• www.HopeValleyGolf.com – Hope Valley Golf Course, Mt. Airy
• www.MapleRunGolf.com – Maple Run Golf Course, Thurmont
• www.MarylandNational.com – Maryland National Golf Club, Middletown
• www.MusketRidge.com – Musket Ridge Golf Club, Myersville
• www.PBDyeGolf.com – P.B. Dye Golf Club, Ijamsville
• www.WhiskeyCreekGolf.com – Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Ijamsville
• www.WorthingtonManor.com – Worthington Manor Golf Club, Urbana
• www.MarylandGolf.com – Information on Other Golf Courses