Fort Detrick, MD - Nearby Cities

Clover Hill, VA
Clover Hill is a small community in Frederick County, Virginia with a population of 3,260. The town has a large park in its center with two small wetlands that dry up during the winter months. Located just 5 miles from the Fort Detrick military installation, Clover Hill offers a short commute for those active-duty military that are looking for a more permanent place to live.

Homes for sale in the area show a median listing price of $425,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rentals are also available in the area with prices starting at $780 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Hotels nearby such as the Comfort Inn and the Hampton Inn offer temporary lodging to visitors starting at $139 per night. Complimentary breakfast and free high speed internet access are included.

Clover Hill has several museums and historical Civil War exhibits in the area. Nearby is the Rose Hill Manor which was the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, Maryland's first elected governor. The home now serves as a history museum with hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. Besides the main home, there is an ice house, log cabin, blacksmith shop and collection of carriages. Daily tours are available.

Frederick, MD
Frederick is located less than an hour's drive from Washington, D.C. It is a town rich in Civil War history, and it is celebrating over 140 years since the "Battle that saved Washington". In July, the city holds Civil War enactments where both Confederate and Union troops take part in bringing the memories of that turbulent time to present day. The town is only 2.5 miles from the current day Fort Detrick military installation offering a great location for active-duty military and their families.

Homes for sale in the area start at $219,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Homes for rent in the area run about $1,495 a month for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath rental home. Hotels in the nearby such as the Hilton Garden Inn and the Hampton Inn offer temporary lodging to visitors starting at $130 per night.

Frederick is rich in history as it was at the center of the Civil War with the Mason-Dixon Line running through the downtown area. Gettysburg was fought nearby, and the town has been host to many famous presidents such as Abraham Lincoln. Today, there are numerous museums full of wartime exhibits highlighting the rich traditions and battles that were started and staged here.

Ballenger Creek, MD
Ballenger Creek is located about 5 miles from the Fort Detrick military installation. With its close proximity, families looking for a place to live and work close to the base will find Ballenger Creek a welcoming place to settle down. Historic museums offer educational experiences for those of all ages as the city sits in the heart of where the Civil War was fought.

Homes for sale in the area start at $296,000 for a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Rental units in the area start at a monthly rent of $1225 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area such as the Hilton Garden Inn and the Extended Stay America offer temporary lodging for those visitors who are going to be in the area for a shorter period of time. Weekly rates are available as well as nightly rates.

Just a few miles away in nearby Frederick, visitors will find the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. With 7,000 square feet of exhibit space, the museum tells the medical story of the Civil War era. It highlights the advances in medicine that came out of that period, and the stories of courage and devotion that took place during that turbulent time. Museums are plentiful in the area as Ballenger Creek is rich in tradition.

Middletown, MD
Middletown is steeped in local history. The Civil War came right down main street and many of the buildings were turned into hospitals and headquarters during the war. Located only 8 miles from the modern-day Fort Detrick military installation, military personnel hold a place of reverence for the people of the town as they have been embroiled in historic combat for decades.

Homes for sale in the area start at $389,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rentals in the area offer a monthly rate of $700 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home. Hotels nearby such as the Thunderbird or Shine Inn offer visitors temporary lodging for a nightly rate of $69 and up.

Middletown is home to many battlefields and museums full of wartime memorabilia. It boasts rolling green golf courses for any level of player. From rustic Victorian homes to its quaint dairy farms, the town boasts modern housing developments amid small-town charm. The city offers a relaxing and peaceful environment in which to live and work.

Mt. Airy, MD
Mt. Airy began as a train stop for the Baltimore and Ohio railroads and soon grew into a thriving community. Milling and canning were two industries that supported its early economy. Located just 20 miles from the Fort Detrick military installation, the town offers close proximity for those military personnel and their families who are looking for housing in the nearby community.

Homes for sale in the area start at $459,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $899 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Hotels nearby offer temporary lodging in a rural setting. With accommodations such as the Budget Inn and the Sandra Lee motel, visitors can find a room for a nightly rate of $59 and up.

Mount Airy offers many fun events throughout the year, such as the Spring Fling, the Festival on the Ridge, and the special Christmas in Olde Town. With historic architecture and old-world charm in a rustic setting, the town offers historical museums as well as dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities. Beautiful parks surround the town offering a relaxing atmosphere for both visitors and residents alike.