Welcome to Kitzmiller ...
The town of Kitzmiller is located in Garrett County<1>.
The location of Kitzmiller has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Kitzmiller, you might consider that their post office opened in 1908.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Kitzmiller has a population of 302 people<3> (see below for details).
Kitzmiller is 1,670 feet [509 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Kitzmiller lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Kitzmiller: (301) and (240)<5>
The ZIP code for Kitzmiller: 21538<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Kitzmiller had an population of 302 people. This is a decrease of 5.92% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Kitzmiller had a population of 321 people. This makes Kitzmiller the county's 8th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 321 people, the population of Kitzmiller increased 6.29% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 302 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Kitzmiller.
Communities Also Named Kitzmiller ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Kitzmiller - they are located in Tennessee and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Kitzmiller.
Communities near Kitzmiller ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Kitzmiller.
- Keyser
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keyser
- Keyser is located in Mineral County (WV)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,863 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keyser <7>
- Mountain Lake Park
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Park
- Mountain Lake Park is located in Garrett County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,065 people
- Oakland
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
- Oakland is located in Garrett County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,803 people
- Westernport
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westernport
- Westernport is located in Allegany County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,712 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westernport <7>
- Terra Alta
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terra Alta
- Terra Alta is located in Preston County (WV)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,504 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Terra Alta <7>
- Lonaconing
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lonaconing
- Lonaconing is located in Allegany County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,096 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lonaconing <7>
- Piedmont
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piedmont
- Piedmont is located in Mineral County (WV)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piedmont <7>
- Loch Lynn Heights
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lynn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lynn Heights
- Loch Lynn Heights is located in Garrett County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 525 people
- Barton
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
- Barton is located in Allegany County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 419 people
- Midland
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Kitzmiller. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Kitzmiller.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Kitzmiller. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Kitzmiller.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Kitzmiller. See our Newspapers Page for Kitzmiller.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Kitzmiller ...
Looking for more information about Kitzmiller? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Kitzmiller, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Kitzmiller.
Adding Kitzmiller to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Kitzmiller in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Kitzmiller was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Kitzmiller post office opened in 1908.
We also found Kitzmiller on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Kitzmiller.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kitzmiller. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Garrett County: www.co.garrett.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maryland's counties, including Garrett, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Kitzmiller. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Kitzmiller - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (240) is an overlay for area code (301). |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Kitzmiller). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Kitzmiller or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |