Welcome to Callaway ...
Callaway is located in Saint Mary's County<1>.
The location of Callaway has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Callaway, you might consider that their post office opened in 1932.
Callaway is 100 feet [30 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Callaway lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Callaway: (301) and (240)<4>
The ZIP code for Callaway: 20620<5>
Communities Also Named Callaway ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 12 communities that are also named Callaway - they are located in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana (2), Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Virginia and West Virginia (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Callaway.
Communities near Callaway ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Callaway.
- Leonardtown
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonardtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonardtown
- Leonardtown is located in Saint Mary's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,912 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leonardtown <6>
- Montross
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montross
- Montross is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 392 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montross <6>
- California
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for California have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California
- California is located in Saint Mary's County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for California <6>
- Drayden
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drayden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drayden
- Drayden is located in Saint Mary's County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Drayden <6>
- Lexington Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington Park
- Lexington Park is located in Saint Mary's County
- Former name for Lexington Park:
- Jarboesville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lexington Park <6>
- North Town Creek Manor
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Town Creek Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Town Creek Manor
- North Town Creek Manor is located in Saint Mary's County
- Tall Timbers
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Timbers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Timbers
- Tall Timbers is located in Saint Mary's County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tall Timbers <6>
- Saint Marys City
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Marys City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Marys City
- Saint Marys City is located in Saint Mary's County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Marys City <6>
- Piney Point
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Point
- Piney Point is located in Saint Mary's County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Point <6>
- Solomons
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solomons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solomons
- Solomons is located in Calvert County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Solomons <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Callaway. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Callaway.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Callaway. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Callaway.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Callaway. See our Newspapers Page for Callaway.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Callaway ...
Looking for more information about Callaway? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Callaway, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Callaway.
Adding Callaway to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Callaway in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Callaway was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Callaway post office opened in 1932.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Callaway.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Callaway. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Saint Mary's County: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maryland's counties, including Saint Mary's, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Callaway - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (240) is an overlay for area code (301). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Callaway). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Callaway or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |