Graceham Maryland Map

About Graceham, Maryland

Graceham is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 121. The population density is 154.9 people per km². Graceham is located at 39.6143°N, 77.3817°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21788.

Graceham unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of erosion, where broad fields of corn and soy stretch towards horizons punctuated by the dark green of mature oak and maple stands. It lies 13.9 miles north of Frederick, MD (from Frederick, MD: bearing 6°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north of Walkersville. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the gentle slopes. Farmsteads, their weathered barns a testament to generations of labor, dot the terrain, each a small kingdom of cultivated land and grazing livestock. The land itself feels sturdy, grounded, absorbing the abundant sunlight and releasing it slowly, creating a soft, diffused illumination that softens the edges of the world as day begins to fade. This corner of Frederick County holds a quiet history, its roots reaching back to early agricultural settlements drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life sustained by the land. The local economy, for much of its existence, has been intrinsically tied to farming, with produce from these fields finding its way to markets near and far. While industry has ebbed and flowed in the broader region, Graceham has largely maintained its character as a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. The presence of the Moravian community, with its distinctive architectural style and enduring spiritual legacy, adds a unique layer to Graceham's identity, a reminder of the diverse threads that have been woven into its story.

About This Graceham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Graceham, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.614265, -77.381653. 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 Graceham and Frederick County.

Detailed location data for Graceham includes the ZIP code (21788), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick 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 Graceham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.