Fort Ritchie
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
Fort Ritchie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Maryland, with 12 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Highfield-Cascade, 0.9 miles NE.
- 12residents (2020 Census)
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 12 / sq mipopulation density
- 21719ZIP code
About Fort Ritchie
Fort Ritchie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States, just south of the Pennsylvania state line. The population was 276 at the 2000 census. Fort Ritchie is a former U.S. military base that closed in September 1998, pursuant to the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania is immediately to the north.
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Fort Ritchie had 12 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Ritchie at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Coordinates | 39.7037° N, 77.5064° W |
| ZIP code | 21719 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2429450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Ritchie
- Highfield-Cascade0.9 mi NE
- Pen Mar, PA1.6 mi N
- Rouzerville, PA2.4 mi NW
- Blue Ridge Summit, PA2.5 mi NE
- Sabillasville2.6 mi E
- Edgemont2.9 mi SW
- Greensburg3.3 mi SW
- Ringgold3.3 mi W
- Wayne Heights, PA3.5 mi NW
- Washington, PA4.3 mi NW
- Smithsburg5.2 mi SW
- Waynesboro, PA5.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Ritchie
What county is Fort Ritchie in?
Fort Ritchie is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Fort Ritchie, MD?
12 people lived in Fort Ritchie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Ritchie, MD?
The ZIP code of Fort Ritchie is 21719.
What towns are near Fort Ritchie?
Highfield-Cascade (0.9 mi), Pen Mar (1.6 mi), Rouzerville (2.4 mi), Blue Ridge Summit (2.5 mi), Sabillasville (2.6 mi).
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