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

www.2.carrollk12.org

Mount Airy Middle School

102 W Watersville Rd.

Mount Airy, MD  21771

301-829-1314

www.2.carrollk12.org

Parr’s Ridge Elementary School

202 W Watersville Rd.

Mount Airy, MD  21771

410-751-3559

www.2.carrollk12.org

Twin Ridge Elementary School

1106 Leafy Hollow Circle

Mount Airy, MD  21771

240-236-2300

www.education.fcps.org

Cornerstone Academy

17455 Old Frederick Rd.

Mount Airy, MD  21771

301-829-4730

www.cornerstone-academy.org

The Goddard School

2002 Black Acre Circle

Mount Airy, MD  21771

301-829-5323

www.goddardschool.com

St. James Nursery School

1307 N Main St.

Mount Airy, MD  21771

301-829-0014

www.stjamesnurseryschool.com

Mount Airy Christian Academy

16700 Old Frederick Rd.

Mount Airy, MD  21771

410-489-4321

www.macamd.org

Glenwood Academy

16151 Old Frederick Rd.

Mount Airy, MD  21771

410-489-6959

www.glenwoodacademy.com

PARKS

Watkins Park

Prospect Avenue Park

Old National Pike District Park

Wildwood Park

Mount Airy Dog Park

Gillis Falls Park

www.mountairymd.org

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