Map of New Market town, Maryland

New Market is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,525 at the 2020 census. The town bills itself as the “Antiques capital of Maryland”.

New Market town overview:
Name:	New Market town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Maryland
County:	Frederick County
Incorporated:	1878
Elevation:	545 ft (166 m)
Total Area:	1.62 sq mi (4.21 km²)
Land Area:	1.62 sq mi (4.20 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,525
Population Density:	939.62/sq mi (362.79/km²)
ZIP code:	21774
Area code:	301, 240
FIPS code:	2455650
GNISfeature ID:	0586175
Website:	www.townofnewmarket.org

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History

When Frederick, Maryland began being settled in 1745, trade routes between Frederick and Baltimore emerged. Present-day New Market developed along this road, which later was improved. It became known as the National Road and the Gateway to the West. In 1926, U.S. Route 40, a major coast-to-coast highway, was constructed and designated along the former National Road.

To accommodate travelers along this important colonial road, Nicholas Hall tried to plat the town of New Market in 1788. He likely had disputes with William Plummer, an owner of adjoining land and was unable to complete the project. On August 1, 1792, William Plummer laid out 36 lots for the town. Later, on January 29, 1793, Nicholas Hall laid out an additional 134 lots. On June 1, 1793, the first 19 lots were sold, initiating the town of New Market. As time passed, the town developed as an important stopping point along the route. Residents developed churches, hotels, inns, a post office, taverns, blacksmith shops, and other crucial services, including doctors.

The New Market Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Henry Nelson House was listed on the NRHP in 1980 and Drummine Farm in 1987.