Detmold, Maryland

Detmold is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 71.

Detmold, Maryland
Detmold
Location within the State of Maryland
Detmold
Detmold (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°33′27″N 78°59′28″W
Country United States
State Maryland
County Allegany
Area
  Total0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
  Land0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,496 ft (456 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total66
  Density423.08/sq mi (162.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21539
Area code(s)240 and 301
FIPS code24-22825
GNIS feature ID2583608

Detmold is in western Allegany County along Maryland Route 36, which leads north 9 miles (14 km) to Frostburg and 7 miles (11 km) south to Westernport. The town is in the valley of Georges Creek between two high ridges: Big Savage Mountain to the northwest, and Dans Mountain to the southeast. The town is named for Christian Edward Detmold of Lonaconing Iron Furnace fame. It is south of Lonaconing, along Route 36. It had a population of 71 in 2010.

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