Welcome to Girdletree ...
Girdletree is located in Worcester County<1>.
The location of Girdletree has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Girdletree, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Girdletree is 30 feet [9 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Girdletree lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Girdletree is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (410), (443)<4> and (667).
The ZIP code for Girdletree: 21829<5>
Communities near Girdletree ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Girdletree.
- Fruitland
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fruitland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitland
- Fruitland is located in Wicomico County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,326 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fruitland <6>
- Berlin
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berlin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
- Berlin is located in Worcester County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,940 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berlin <6>
- Pocomoke City
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pocomoke City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocomoke City
- Pocomoke City is located in Worcester County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,095 people
- Former names for Pocomoke City:
- New Town
- Stevens Landing
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pocomoke City <6>
- Princess Anne
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princess Anne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princess Anne
- Princess Anne is located in Somerset County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,492 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Princess Anne <6>
- Chincoteague
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chincoteague have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chincoteague
- Chincoteague is located in Accomack County (VA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,866 people
- Snow Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Hill
- Snow Hill is located in Worcester County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,046 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Snow Hill <6>
- Hallwood
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest) - Greenbackville
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbackville
- Greenbackville is located in Accomack County (VA)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenbackville <6>
- Franklin City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin City
- Franklin City is located in Accomack County (VA)
- Sign Post
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sign Post
- Sign Post is located in Accomack County (VA)
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 Girdletree. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Girdletree.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Girdletree. 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 Girdletree.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Girdletree. See our Newspapers Page for Girdletree.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Girdletree ...
Looking for more information about Girdletree? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Girdletree, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Girdletree.
Adding Girdletree to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Girdletree 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 Girdletree was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Girdletree on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Girdletree.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Girdletree. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Worcester County: www.co.worcester.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 Worcester, 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 Girdletree - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Girdletree, area code (443, 667) is an overlay. |
| <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 Girdletree). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Girdletree 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. |