MOUNT AIRY, MARYLAND
The town of Mount Airy and the surrounding countryside is referred to as the “Four-County Area”. Mount Airy includes portions of Frederick, Carroll, Montgomery, and Howard Counties.
HISTORY
Mount Airy began development in 1830 as more settlers began constructing homes since the town was known for its train station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The railroad ran from Baltimore to Frederick and cities to the east and west of Mount Airy. The official name of “Mount Airy” came about from an Irish B&O worker who would complain about his ears freezing when working on a cold, windy workday. Mount Airy’s economy continued to grow over the years from milling, canning and sewing industries.
ATTRACTIONS/TOURISM
Mount Airy offers a varied choice of entertainment, celebrations, restaurant’s and shopping for anyone living or strolling through the “Four-County Area”. www.mountairymd.org
The Original Playhouse Children’s Museum – www.originalplayhouse.com
Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary – www.centralmdaudubon.org
Rails to Trails – www.mountairyrailstotrails.com
Black Ankle Vineyards – www.blackankle.com
SCHOOLS
Mount Airy Elementary School
405 N Main St.
Mount Airy, MD 21771
410-751-3540
Mount Airy Middle School
102 W Watersville Rd.
Mount Airy, MD 21771
301-829-1314
Parr’s Ridge Elementary School
202 W Watersville Rd.
Mount Airy, MD 21771
410-751-3559
Twin Ridge Elementary School
1106 Leafy Hollow Circle
Mount Airy, MD 21771
240-236-2300
Cornerstone Academy
17455 Old Frederick Rd.
Mount Airy, MD 21771
301-829-4730
The Goddard School
2002 Black Acre Circle
Mount Airy, MD 21771
301-829-5323
St. James Nursery School
1307 N Main St.
Mount Airy, MD 21771
301-829-0014
Mount Airy Christian Academy
16700 Old Frederick Rd.
Mount Airy, MD 21771
410-489-4321
Glenwood Academy
16151 Old Frederick Rd.
Mount Airy, MD 21771
410-489-6959
PARKS
Watkins Park
Prospect Avenue Park
Old National Pike District Park
Wildwood Park
Mount Airy Dog Park
Gillis Falls Park
EVENTS
Take a look at www.mountairymd.org to see all the events scheduled by the calendar month in Mount Airy, Maryland. You may also visit the Caboose Visitor Center which serves as Mount Airy’s Visitor Center and is accessible for additional information through the website, www.mountairymd.org