Mechanicsville, Maryland | |
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Census-designated place | |
Amish horse and buggy parking space, July 2016.
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Coordinates: 38°26′34″N 76°44′38″W / 38.44278°N 76.74389°WCoordinates: 38°26′34″N 76°44′38″W / 38.44278°N 76.74389°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Maryland |
County | St. Mary's |
Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,508 |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
ZIP code | 20659 |
Area code(s) | 301 and 240 |
GNIS feature ID | 594822 |
Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It is adjacent to the community of Charlotte Hall, which is known for its agriculture, Amish population, large farmers' market/flea market, and the Maryland Veterans Home. Mechanicsville has many small businesses and restaurants along Maryland Route 5 and Maryland Route 235. This community is served by the St. Mary's County Public Schools including Chopticon High School. As of the 2010 Census, Mechanicsville had a population of 1,508 people.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mechanicsville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.