Eckhart Mines
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland
Eckhart Mines is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, Maryland, with 858 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,749 ft (533 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clarysville, 1.0 miles S.
- 858residents (2020 Census)
- 1,749 ftelevation · 533 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 564 / sq mipopulation density
- 21545ZIP code
About Eckhart Mines
Eckhart Mines 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 932.
Eckhart Mines lies at the southwestern base of Federal Hill, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) east of Frostburg and 0.8 miles (1.3 km) northwest of Clarysville. Braddock Run begins near Eckhart Mines. The town was founded as a company town for the nearby Eckhart Mines. According to the Maryland Mining Heritage Guide, it was "the first coal company town in Maryland."
The original owner was George Eckhardt, an immigrant from Germany.
The outcrop of the Pittsburgh coal seam here is known locally as "the big vein" or the "14 foot coal". The Eckhart Mines' location here was the first bituminous coal mine developed in the Georges Creek Valley coalfield, because this is where the National Road (now U.S. Route 40 Alternate) crossed the coal outcrop. The Eckhart operation was known as the Maryland Mining Company, which eventually combined with other companies to form the Consolidation Coal Company (now Consol Energy). The Eckhart operation was the first commercial coal company in the United States.
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Living in Eckhart Mines
- Median household income
- $64,100
- Median home value
- $182,700
- Median rent
- $806/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Eckhart Mines had 858 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 858 |
|---|---|
| Density | 564 per sq mi (218 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eckhart Mines at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 858 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.52 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6552° N, 78.8941° W |
| ZIP code | 21545 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2424825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eckhart Mines
- Clarysville1.0 mi S
- Zihlman1.6 mi NW
- Grahamtown1.7 mi SW
- Frostburg1.8 mi W
- Vale Summit2.9 mi S
- Mount Savage3.0 mi N
- Shaft3.4 mi SW
- Midlothian3.5 mi SW
- La Vale3.8 mi E
- National3.9 mi SW
- Carlos4.0 mi SW
- Barrelville4.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eckhart Mines
What county is Eckhart Mines in?
Eckhart Mines is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Eckhart Mines, MD?
858 people lived in Eckhart Mines at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eckhart Mines, MD?
The ZIP code of Eckhart Mines is 21545.
What is the elevation of Eckhart Mines?
1,749 feet (533 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eckhart Mines?
Clarysville (1.0 mi), Zihlman (1.6 mi), Grahamtown (1.7 mi), Frostburg (1.8 mi), Vale Summit (2.9 mi).
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