Fairlee, Maryland

Fairlee is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland, United States.[3] Its population was 490 as of the 2010 census.[2]

Fairlee, Maryland
Fairlee
Fairlee
Coordinates: 39°13′21″N 76°10′19″W
Country United States
State Maryland
County Kent
Area
  Total3.913 sq mi (10.13 km2)
  Land3.796 sq mi (9.83 km2)
  Water0.117 sq mi (0.30 km2)
Elevation
79 ft (24 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
  Total490
  Density130/sq mi (48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)410 & 443
GNIS feature ID588770[3]

The Battle of Caulk's Field during the War of 1812 took place near Fairlee on August 31, 1814; it ended in victory for the local militia, and the British commander was killed during the fighting.

The Fairlee Manor Camp House and St. Paul's Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

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