As the largest employer in Fred. Cty., Ft. Detrick is home to USAMRMC and the National Cancer Institute. The bio-defense program looks to add 1000's of jobs in the upcoming few years.
Ft. Detrick was established in 1929 as Camp Detrick and spans almost 1300 acres between Shookstown Rd. and Oppossumtown Pike. It has been an important part of Frederick's economy for 53 years