Cresaptown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 6,247. Prior to 2010 it was allowance of the Cresaptown-Bel Air CDP. Cresaptown’s state office was received December 22, 1800. Cresaptown is located 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Cumberland.

Prior to 1728, Cresaptown was the site of a Shawnee village along the Potomac River. The inhabitants of this region were a ration of the Shawanese tribe, a sub-division of the Algonquian group, one of the most warlike combinations of that period. The warriors engaged in hunting and fishing for food and furs, while their families were left at home to tend the maize and grass that grew in the rich soil of the Potomac valley. The maize was arena into corn meal and made into Shawnee cake, a popular diet of the Shawnees successful in the valley.

The Shawanees in the valley lived in shelters composed of two forked posts that were driven into the ground, and upon these was laid a ridge pole. Small saplings, cut to a length of approximately 8 feet (2.4 m), were laid against the pole, one halt resting upon the ground, forming a shelter similar to a V-shaped tent. This was covered with bark and skins and made tight satisfactory to protect against rain or snow. The floors were expansion with furs, which made determined for seats or beds.
Emanuel Custer, father of George Armstrong Custer, was born in Cresaptown 1806, and moved to Ohio in 1845, finally settling in Michigan.

Cresaptown was named for the associates of Daniel Cresap, early settlers.