Welcome to Linkwood ...
Linkwood is located in Dorchester County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Linkwood, 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.
Linkwood is near sea level<2>.
Time Zone: Linkwood lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Linkwood is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (410), (443)<3> & (667).
The ZIP code for Linkwood: 21835<4>
Communities Also Named Linkwood ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Linkwood - it's located in Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Linkwood.
Communities near Linkwood ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Linkwood.
- Easton
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easton
- Easton is located in Talbot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,611 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Easton <6>
- Cambridge
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cambridge have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambridge
- Cambridge is located in Dorchester County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,213 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cambridge <6>
- Seaford
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaford
- Seaford is located in Sussex County (DE)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,246 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seaford <6>
- Federalsburg
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federalsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Federalsburg
- Federalsburg is located in Caroline County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,658 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Federalsburg <6>
- Hurlock
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurlock
- Hurlock is located in Dorchester County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,007 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurlock <6>
- Blades
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east) - Hebron
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
- Hebron is located in Wicomico County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,096 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hebron <6>
- Trappe
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trappe
- Trappe is located in Talbot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,000 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trappe <6>
- Preston
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Preston have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
- Preston is located in Caroline County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Preston <6>
- Sharptown
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharptown
- Sharptown is located in Wicomico County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 664 people
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 Linkwood. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Linkwood.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Linkwood. 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 Linkwood.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Linkwood. See our Newspapers Page for Linkwood.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Linkwood ...
Looking for more information about Linkwood? 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 Linkwood, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Linkwood.
Adding Linkwood to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Linkwood 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 Linkwood was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Linkwood on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Linkwood.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Linkwood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Dorchester County: www.commissioners.net/
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 Dorchester, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Linkwood - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Of the area codes for Linkwood, area code (443, 667) is an overlay. |
| <4> | 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 Linkwood). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Linkwood or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |