Funkstown, Maryland
Town · Population 858 · #105 in Maryland
About Funkstown
Set in the northwestern part of Maryland, Funkstown is a tiny community counting 858 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Funkstown is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,532 residents per square mile.
📰 Funkstown News Today
- Reatha Catherine Kline Obituary - The Herald-Mail The Herald-Mail · Jun 23
- Obituary for Brenda Kaye (Hartle) Castle J. L. Davis Funeral Home · Feb 1
- William Page Renner Obituary - The Herald-Mail The Herald-Mail · Feb 4
- Anthony L. Colla Obituary (2026) - Funkstown, MD - Rest Haven Funeral Home & Cemetery - Hagerstown Legacy obituary · Apr 7
- George Albert Leonard Obituary Mar 11, 2023 Stauffer Funeral Homes · Mar 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Funkstown Unique
- The only place in America named Funkstown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Funkstown
- Denny's — american
- Bob Evans — american
- Brother's Pizza & Italian Restaurant — italian
- Cracker Barrel — american
- El Ranchero — mexican
- LongHorn Steakhouse — steak house
- Los Amigos — mexican
- Nub City Nutrition (café)
- Oishi Sushi & Hibachi — japanese
- Texas Roadhouse — steak house
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Children's Village of Washington County · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMaryland
TypeTown
Population (2024)858
Rank in state#105 of 157
Land area0.56 sq mi
Density1,532/sq mi
Coordinates39.6067, -77.7051