Fairlee, Maryland
| Fairlee | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
  Fairlee Location within the state of Maryland | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′21″N 76°10′19″W / 39.22250°N 76.17194°WCoordinates: 39°13′21″N 76°10′19″W / 39.22250°N 76.17194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 3.913 sq mi (10.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.796 sq mi (9.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.117 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 490 |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (48/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 410 & 443 |
| GNIS feature ID | 588770[3] |
Fairlee, Maryland 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]
The Battle of Caulk's Field during the War of 1812 occurred near Fairlee on August 31, 1814; it was a 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
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Fairlee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
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