Mercersville Maryland Map

About Mercersville, Maryland

Mercersville is a locality in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 220. The population density is 62.3 people per km². Mercersville is located at 39.4993°N, 77.7664°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21782.

Mercersville rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle swell of Maryland's western hills, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards distant tree lines. It lies 8.6 miles south-south-west of Washington, MD (from Washington, MD: bearing 204°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south of Halfway. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a palpable stillness, a quiet hum of growth and patient waiting that seems to settle deep into the bones of the earth. Sunlight, when it descends, paints the rolling terrain in hues of amber and rose, catching the dew on the broad leaves of summer crops and illuminating the scattered farmsteads that dot the horizon. The land itself feels ancient, a soft, fertile cradle that has long supported the lives lived upon it, its contours a subtle narrative of water's slow work and the turning of seasons. The history of Mercersville is entwined with the agricultural legacy of Washington County, a place where the bounty of the soil has always been the primary currency. Generations have worked this rich loam, their endeavors shaping the very character of the region, fostering a spirit of quiet resilience and connection to the land. While not a hub of industry, Mercersville's economy has historically been rooted in farming and the supporting services that keep rural life functioning, a testament to enduring traditions and the steady pulse of the seasons. One might notice, as they pass through, the enduring presence of older barns and farmhouses, their architecture whispering stories of families who built their lives here, contributing to the understated charm that defines Mercersville.

About This Mercersville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mercersville, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.499266, -77.766382. 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 Mercersville and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Mercersville includes the ZIP code (21782), 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 Mercersville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.