Barton, Maryland

About Barton

Set in the northwestern part of Maryland, Barton is a tiny community with an estimated population of 457.

Barton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,176 residents per square mile.

📰 Barton News Today

• State Police Obtain Arrest Warrants for Maryland Pair Following Retail Theft Spree and Attempted Robbery Delaware State Police (.gov) · Jul 31
• People in custody after running from feds during Montgomery County traffic stop NBC4 Washington · Jul 22
• TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Overnight Lane Closure Clara Barton Parkway at the Maryland-DC Border Starting This Week DC Water · Jul 15
• Barton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
• Kevin Barton Smith Obituary Jun 16, 2026 Stauffer Funeral Homes · Jun 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Barton Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
• Positioned in northwestern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Barton

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