Churchville is an unincorporated town in Harford County

Harford County, Maryland

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, Maryland

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, located between the county seat, Bel Air, and Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Maryland

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,842 people, 5,475 households, and 3,712 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,166.2 people per square mile . There were 5,894 housing units at an average density of 922.4 per square mile...

, where the Aberdeen Proving Ground

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 is located.

History and Lower Cross Roads

Because it links Bel Air and Aberdeen (and indirectly, the only other incorporated town in Harford County, Havre de Grace

Havre de Grace, Maryland

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), Churchville was once known in colonial times as Lower Cross Roads. The town has agricultural origins and is known for its many picturesque churches, particularly Churchville Presbyterian Church, at the center of town.

Churchville was once home to the Archers, a prominent family in Maryland and United States

United States

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 History. Their home, Medical Hall, is still located in Churchville, and several of the Archer family are buried in the cemetery at Churchville Presbyterian Church.

Notable residents

• John Archer
  John Archer (Maryland)
  John Archer was a U.S. Congressman from Maryland, representing the sixth district for three terms from 1801–1807...
  
  , (1741–1810), born in Churchville, recipient of the first medical diploma issued in the United States and United States Congressman from Maryland
  Maryland
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• Stevenson Archer
  Stevenson Archer (1786-1848)
  Stevenson Archer was a United States Representative from Maryland, representing the sixth district from 1811 to 1817, and the seventh district from 1819 to 1821. His son Stevenson Archer and father John Archer were also U.S...
  
  , (1786–1848), born in Churchville, John Archer's son, also a United States Congressman and Chief Justice of the Maryland Court of Appeals
  Maryland Court of Appeals
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• Stevenson Archer
  Stevenson Archer (1827-1898)
  Stevenson Archer was a U.S. Congressman from Maryland, serving the second district for four terms in 1867–1875....
  
  , (1827–1898), born in Churchville, son of Stephenson Archer and grandson of John Archer, also a United States Congressman.

Schools and Services

Churchville Elementary School - 2935 Level Road, Churchville MD

Level Vol. Fire Hall