This is a borough located in the County of Adams. According to the census carried out in 2010, the borough had a population of 1,011 citizens. The borough was named after John Abbott who created it in 1753. In 1980 is when the John Abbott House was included in the National Register of Historic Places. As of 1950, Abbottstown had 538 citizens. On the map, the borough is located at 39 53 ‘8 “ N 76 59’10″W. Considering information from the United States Census Bureau, the borough sits on an area measuring 0.6 square miles. The borough’s elevation is 564 feet. The ZIP code is 17301 while the area code is 717.