PomfretMaryland
Pomfret is a census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 514.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Pomfret
Pomfret is a small unincorporated community in southern Maryland.
Officially, Pomfret is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.74 square miles.
📰 Pomfret News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pomfret Unique
- The only place in America named Pomfret — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Pomfret
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Pomfret
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pomfret
- Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pomfret
- Dr. James Craik Elementary School
- Maurice J. McDonough High School
- Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.