37-1054: [REDACTED] Look up ridgely in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ridgely may refer to: Places [ edit ] Ridgely, Maryland , U.S Ridgely Airpark Ridgely, Missouri , U.S Ridgely, Tennessee , U.S Ridgely Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota , U.S. Fort Ridgely , a frontier U.S. Army outpost 1851–1867 in Minnesota Territory Battle of Fort Ridgely People [ edit ] Given name [ edit ] Ridgely Gaither (1903–1992), United States Army general Ridgely Hunt (1887–1933), American publishing executive and professor Ridgely Johnson (born 1958), American rower Ridgely Torrence (1874–1950), American poet and editor Surname [ edit ] Ridgely family of Maryland and Delaware Cleo Ridgely (1893–1962), film star Charles Ridgely (disambiguation) ,
74-638: A First Lady of Maryland Reginald H. Ridgely Jr. (1902–1979), American Marine general Richard Ridgely (1869–1949), American actor and film director Robert Ridgely (1931–1997), American actor and voice artist Robert S. Ridgely (born 1946), American ornithologist William Barret Ridgely (1858–1920), a U.S. Comptroller of the Currency See also [ edit ] All pages with titles beginning with Ridgely All pages with titles containing Ridgely Ridgeley (disambiguation) Ridgley (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
111-411: A courthouse and jail. Until the completion of these buildings, court was held at Melvill's Warehouse, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of Pig Point. Elections and other business transactions were completed there. The first commissioner meeting was held on March 15, 1774, at Melvill's Warehouse. In 1777, court was moved to Bridgetown (now Greensboro ), but in the interest of convenience, court
148-433: A family was $ 65,801. Males had a median income of $ 45,944 versus $ 33,927 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,294. About 8.0% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2000, there were 29,772 people, 11,097 households, and 8,156 families living in the county. The population density
185-506: A male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.26. The median age in the town was 32 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
222-681: A number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places . The National Park Service is developing a site in the southern half of Caroline County dedicated to interpreting the Underground Railroad as part of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument . Caroline County was granted home rule in 1984 under state code in an initiative led by County Commissioner Charles T. Dean, Sr . Growth
259-476: A result of its local crop production, including strawberries , huckleberries , vegetables , eggs , and poultry . Most crops were processed in Ridgely or sent to various locations on the railroad. As the nation began to rely on highways instead of railroads for transportation and industry began to concentrate in larger urban areas, Ridgely's economy declined. Ridgely became known as the "Strawberry Capital of
296-546: A sparse population were the chief causes. The Sheriff of Caroline County is Donnie Baker, who has held the position since 2022. At a Presidential level, Caroline is the “reddest” county on the mostly Republican Eastern Shore, and rivals Carroll County as the most Republican county in the state outside of Appalachian Western Maryland . No Democratic presidential candidate has carried Caroline County since Lyndon Johnson ’s landslide in 1964, and before then it had last gone Democratic in 1940 with Franklin D. Roosevelt . Indeed,
333-541: Is a major issue faced by Caroline County and several other Mid-Shore counties. Retirees and workers willing to commute across the Chesapeake Bay to the western shore are increasingly attracted by the rural environment and low cost of living. From 1994 to 2014 Caroline was the only county in the state not represented by a resident legislator in the Maryland General Assembly. Redistricting and
370-575: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Ridgely, Maryland Ridgely is a town in Caroline County , Maryland , United States. The population was 1,639 at the 2010 census . The town was established on May 13, 1867, by the Maryland and Baltimore Land Association. The land around present day Ridgely was purchased by the Maryland and Baltimore Land Association from Thomas Bell and
407-845: Is part of the Mid-Eastern Shore region of the state. Caroline County is bordered by Queen Anne's County to the north, Talbot County to the west, Dorchester County to the south, Kent County, Delaware , to the east, and Sussex County, Delaware , to the southeast. Caroline County was created via 1773 Maryland General Assembly legislation from parts of Dorchester and Queen Anne's counties. The county derives its name from Lady Caroline Eden, wife of Maryland's last colonial governor, Robert Eden . Seven commissioners were originally appointed: Charles Dickinson, Benson Stainton, Thomas White, William Haskins, Richard Mason, Joshua Clark, and Nathaniel Potter. These men bought 4 acres (1.6 ha) of land at Pig Point (now Denton) on which to build
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#1732775628220444-416: Is primarily by road, and three state highways serve the town. These include Maryland Route 312 , which is signed north-south but has an alignment closer to north-northeast by south-southwest, and Maryland Route 480 , which is signed east-west but has an alignment closer to east-northeast by west-southwest. Maryland Route 776 also traverses Ridgely, serving as a local connector. The Ridgely Airpark serves
481-598: Is water. It is the second-smallest county by total area in Maryland. Notable waterways include the Choptank River and Tuckahoe Creek , as well as the man-made Williston Lake. Caroline County currently ranks seventh nationally in terms of land protected under the Ag Preservation Program. Its eastern border is the Mason–Dixon line . Caroline is the only Eastern Shore county not to touch either
518-618: The Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic Ocean . Additionally, it is the only county on the Eastern Shore without an Interstate or United States Highway within its borders. Tuckahoe State Park , Holiday Park Campgrounds and Martinak State Park are located in Caroline County. The American Discovery Trail runs through the county. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from
555-484: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.78 square miles (4.61 km ), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,639 people, 604 households, and 412 families residing in the town. The population density was 920.8 inhabitants per square mile (355.5/km ). There were 667 housing units at an average density of 374.7 per square mile (144.7/km ). The racial makeup of
592-625: The Reverend Greenbury W. Ridgely (2 May 1798-16 Aug 1883) . The town was named after the Rev. Greenbury W. Ridgely. A railroad boom in the 1860s on the Delmarva Peninsula was fueling land speculation . Civil engineer J.J. Sickler from Philadelphia was commissioned to design the town's layout. The Land Association began construction and built four buildings, including a railroad station, hotel, and two private residences during
629-625: The World" as a result of its prosperous agricultural business. Every May, Ridgely hosts the Strawberry Festival to celebrate its past. A Ridgely Historical Society was created in 2005 for the same purpose. In March 2024, the town suspended with pay its entire police force of six officers for an as yet unknown reason. Shortly thereafter, the town signed an interim agreement with Caroline County Sheriff's department for policing services. The Maryland State Police also assisted. In May 2024,
666-407: The age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.4% were non-families, and 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age was 38.7 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 58,799 and the median income for
703-428: The age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 13.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. 21.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.03. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.80% under
740-467: The age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 38,832, and the median income for a family was $ 44,825. Males had a median income of $ 31,119 versus $ 21,915 for females. The per capita income for
777-456: The area also. The main ZIP code for Ridgely is 21660, but is assigned eight other "216" zip codes due to its status as a home to fulfillment companies that receive and ship mail-in offers. Caroline County, Maryland Caroline County is a rural county located in the U.S. state of Maryland . As of the 2020 census , the population was 33,293. Its county seat is Denton . The county
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#1732775628220814-403: The average family size was 3.21. In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median income for a household in
851-653: The county was $ 17,275. About 9.00% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.50% of those under age 18 and 12.30% of those age 65 or over. It is regularly ranked among the poorest of all 23 Maryland counties. As of Census 2010 the racial makeup of Caroline County was 78.19% Non-Hispanic white, 13.87% black, 0.37% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.10% Non-Hispanics of some other race, 1.68% Non-Hispanics of two or more races and 5.49% Hispanic or Latino. Caroline County Public Schools provides public education in Caroline County. The Caroline Review circulates monthly and
888-411: The county was 79.8% white, 13.9% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.2% Pacific islander, 3.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 21.7% were German , 15.6% were Irish , 12.3% were English , and 6.9% were American . Of the 12,158 households, 36.3% had children under
925-602: The first year. James K. Saulsbury constructed a combined store and residence, now known as the Ridgely House. During the Land's Association's first year, it went bankrupt; Ridgely was left unfinished and sparsely populated. Most properties were sold at public auction , and Ridgely began to grow gradually as a result of its location on the railroad line now called the Maryland and Delaware . Ridgely's economy flourished as
962-408: The last Democrat to reach forty percent of the county’s vote was Jimmy Carter in 1980. In earlier times Caroline was a swing county, less secessionist than Wicomico , Worcester , Queen Anne’s or Cecil . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 326 square miles (840 km ), of which 319 square miles (830 km ) is land and 6.5 square miles (17 km ) (2.0%)
999-499: The name of several people Edwin R. Ridgely (1844–1927), U.S. Representative from Kansas Eliza Ridgely (1803–1867), American heiress Henry M. Ridgely (1779–1847), American lawyer and U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Delaware Henry du Pont Ridgely (born c. 1949), American judge John Ridgely (1909–1968), American film character actor Mabel Lloyd Ridgely (1872–1962), American suffragist and historical preservationist Priscilla Dorsey Ridgely (1762–1814),
1036-405: The population. There were 513 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and
1073-429: The racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 33,066 people, 12,158 households, and 8,702 families living in the county. The population density was 103.5 inhabitants per square mile (40.0/km ). There were 13,482 housing units at an average density of 42.2 per square mile (16.3/km ). The racial makeup of
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1147-481: The town signed a one-year agreement with the county starting July 01, 2024 for police services. There is still no word on what caused the suspensions. In August 2024, the entire police department was exonerated and no criminal charges were being filed. Many citizens want the entire force reinstated. Ridgely is located at 38°56′42″N 75°53′1″W / 38.94500°N 75.88361°W / 38.94500; -75.88361 (38.944896, -75.883489). According to
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1184-432: The town was $ 35,750, and the median income for a family was $ 38,929. Males had a median income of $ 27,356 versus $ 19,844 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 15,581. About 7.8% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over. Oak Lawn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Marble Head
1221-543: The town was 47.0% male and 53.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,352 people, 513 households, and 349 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,269.0 inhabitants per square mile (490.0/km ). There were 553 housing units at an average density of 519.1 per square mile (200.4/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 81.58% White , 15.61% African American , 0.22% Native American , 0.59% Asian , 0.96% from other races , and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.18% of
1258-417: The town was 77.1% White , 16.3% African American , 0.9% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 2.5% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population. There were 604 households, of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had
1295-574: Was 93 people per square mile (36 people/km ). There were 12,028 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 81.69% White , 14.77% Black or African American , 0.37% Native American , 0.55% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.26% from other races , and 1.34% from two or more races. 2.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.4% were of American , 14.8% English , 14.4% German and 9.9% Irish ancestry. There were 11,097 households, out of which 34.80% had children under
1332-494: Was listed in 2002. Ridgelyites boast of the widest main street of any town in Maryland; it was once considered "The Strawberry Capital" and still holds a Strawberry Festival each May. Commissioners: Anthony Casey, John Hurley, and Leonard John Buckle Clerk-Treasurer: Stephanie Berkey Assistant Clerk: Melissa Leonard Zoning Administrator: Melissa Leonard Director of Public Works: David Crist Chief of Police: Jeff Eckrich Transportation to and from Ridgely
1369-410: Was moved back to Melvill's. Disagreements arose concerning the permanent location of the county seat. The General Assembly reached a compromise in 1785 and ordered that 2 acres (0.81 ha) of land at Melvill's Landing should be purchased for a courthouse and jail. In 1790, the county court and its belongings moved to Pig Point. The Caroline County Courthouse was completed in 1797. The county has
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