Funkstown Maryland Map

About Funkstown, Maryland

Funkstown is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,076. The population density is 571.4 people per km². Funkstown is located at 39.6090°N, 77.7044°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21734.

Funkstown rests in a quiet pocket of Washington County, where the land, a gentle swell of fertile soil, rolls toward the distant, hazy blue of the Appalachian foothills. The air here, particularly as the late afternoon sun begins its descent, carries the sweet, earthy scent of cultivated fields and the faintest whisper of damp earth from the nearby Antietam Creek, a thread of silver weaving through the verdant landscape. The houses, many of brick the color of dried blood or painted in hues of muted cream and soft gray, seem to settle into the terrain as if they grew there, their porch swings swaying with a languid, almost imperceptible rhythm. Oak trees, mature and broad-shouldered, stand sentinel along the quiet streets, their leaves rustling with the secrets of seasons past, casting long, dappled shadows that stretch and contract with the sun's slow march. This place, Funkstown, bears the quiet imprint of generations who have worked this rich ground. Its history is tied to the agricultural bounty of the Hagerstown Valley, a heritage evident in the enduring presence of farms and the occasional weathered barn that stands as a stoic monument to bygone labor. While the primary economic engine has long been the land, the nearby proximity to larger centers has also allowed for a subtle diversification, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of its residents, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency and neighborly interdependence. The Antietam Creek, though not a grand river, has always been a vital artery, its waters once powering mills and now offering a peaceful backdrop for contemplation, a quiet witness to the enduring spirit of Funkstown.

About This Funkstown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Funkstown, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Funkstown and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Funkstown includes the ZIP code (21734), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Washington County (Hagerstown), and school district assignment (Washington County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Funkstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.