Graceham, Maryland

Graceham, Maryland
Census-designated place
Graceham Moravian Church and Parsonage
Graceham Moravian Church and Parsonage
Graceham is located in Maryland
Graceham
Graceham
Location in Maryland
Graceham is located in the United States
Graceham
Graceham
Graceham (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°36′51″N 77°22′53″W / 39.61417°N 77.38139°W / 39.61417; -77.38139
Country United States
State Maryland
County Frederick
Area
[1]
 • Total0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
 • Land0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
482 ft (147 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total243
 • Density507.31/sq mi (196.02/km2)
ZIP code
21788[3]
Area code(s)240 and 301
FIPS code24-34350
GNIS feature ID2806297[2]

Graceham is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in Frederick County, Maryland, United States.[2] Graceham is home to Graceham Moravian Church and Parsonage. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 243.[4] In 1973, Graceham began experiencing atypical waves of mass migration of millions of starlings, grackles and other birds which caused environmental damage and distress to residents.[5] The Maryland Forestry Department removed 30-40% of the local pine grove in an attempt to curb the "invasion" of birds, which reduced the migration the following year.[6] However, the solution was not permanent. In 1977, residents and expert witnesses testified before the Senate Economic Affairs Committee in support of legislation that would enable more effective interventions.[7]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Graceham, Maryland
  3. ^ "Graceham MD ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Graceham CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  5. ^ Wooten, James T. (March 17, 1974). "Millions of Birds Invade Small Town In Maryland and Citizens Are Upset". The New York Times.
  6. ^ "Maryland Gets Rid Of Birds in Forest By Removing Trees". The New York Times. April 23, 1975.
  7. ^ Baker, Donald P. (February 17, 1977). "Graceham Has Had It: Those Birds Have to Go". The Washington Post.