Discovery, Frederick County, Maryland

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Discovery, Maryland
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Discovery
Coordinates: 39°27′55″N77°21′39″W / 39.46528°N 77.36083°W / 39.46528; -77.36083 Coordinates: 39°27′55″N77°21′39″W / 39.46528°N 77.36083°W / 39.46528; -77.36083
Country United States
State Maryland
County Frederick
Elevation
338 ft (103 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 301 & 240
GNIS feature ID1711982 [1]

Discovery is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Discovery is located along Maryland Route 194 near the southern border of Walkersville. [2] Prior to 2010, the community was part of the Discovery-Spring Garden census-designated place.

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References

  1. "Discovery". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
  2. Maryland General Highway Statewide Grid Map: Frederick Map No. C-9B (PDF) (Map). Maryland Department of Transportation. 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2012.