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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Bishops Head (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Bishops Head. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Name Variations for Bishops Head ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

While the name of this community is Bishops Head, be aware that it's the common practice of mapmakers to remove the apostrophe from possessive names<1>. So Bishops Head may originally have been Bishop's Head.

Sometimes the trailing 's' might be dropped altogether, in which case Bishops Head might be written as Bishop Head.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Bishops Head is located in Dorchester County.

To see how the shape of Maryland's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Dorchester County: Sussex (DE), Caroline, Somerset, Talbot & Wicomico.

Below are the counties that are near Bishops Head. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Bishops Head:

  • Dorchester County     (The home county of Bishops Head)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.
    • Wingate
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wingate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingate
      • Wingate is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wingate <3>
    • Crocheron
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crocheron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocheron
      • Crocheron is located in Dorchester County
    • Toddville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toddville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toddville
      • Toddville is located in Dorchester County
    • Elliott
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Crapo
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crapo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crapo
      • Crapo is located in Dorchester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Crapo
      • From Bishops Head to Crapo
    • Andrews
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Andrews. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andrews
      • Andrews is located in Dorchester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Andrews
      • From Bishops Head to Andrews
    • Lakesville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Fishing Creek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Golden Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Bucktown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bucktown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucktown
      • Bucktown is located in Dorchester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bucktown
      • From Bishops Head to Bucktown
    • Church Creek
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Creek
      • Church Creek is located in Dorchester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Creek <3>
    • Woolford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woolford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woolford
      • Woolford is located in Dorchester County
  • Calvert County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.
    • Cove Point
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Brianwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Drum Point
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Drum Point
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Olivet
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Dowell
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
      • Dowell is located in Calvert County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dowell <3>
    • Solomons
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 <3>
    • Coster
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    • Cove View
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    • Lusby
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Saint Leonard
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Leonard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Leonard
      • Saint Leonard is located in Calvert County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Leonard <3>
    • Mackall
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mackall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mackall
      • Mackall is located in Calvert County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mackall
      • From Bishops Head to Mackall
  • Saint Mary's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.
    • Dameron
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dameron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dameron
      • Dameron is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Ridge
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge
      • Ridge is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridge <3>
    • Gum Landing
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Scotland
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland
      • Scotland is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotland <3>
    • Lexington Park
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Saint Marys City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • California
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • 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 <3>
    • Drayden
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • 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 <3>
    • Great Mills
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Mills
      • Great Mills is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Great Mills <3>
    • North Town Creek Manor
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Callaway
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callaway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
      • Callaway is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Callaway <3>
    • Valley Lee
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Lee
      • Valley Lee is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Somerset County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.
    • Chance
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chance
      • Chance is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chance <3>
    • Deal Island
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deal Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deal Island
      • Deal Island is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deal Island <3>
    • Dames Quarter
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dames Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dames Quarter
      • Dames Quarter is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dames Quarter <3>
    • Wenona
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenona
      • Wenona is located in Somerset County
    • Mount Vernon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Monie
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Monie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monie
      • Monie is located in Somerset County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Monie
      • From Bishops Head to Monie
    • Oriole
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Champ
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Champ. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champ
      • Champ is located in Somerset County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Champ
      • From Bishops Head to Champ
    • Frenchtown - Rumbly
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown - Rumbly
      • Frenchtown - Rumbly is located in Somerset County
    • Ewell
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ewell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ewell
      • Ewell is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ewell <3>
    • Fairmount
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Somersett Town ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somersett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somersett Town
      • Somersett Town is located in Somerset County
  • Talbot County
  • Wicomico County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.
    • Nanticoke
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jesterville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Bivalve
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Tyaskin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Capitola
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Capitola. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitola
      • Capitola is located in Wicomico County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Capitola
      • From Bishops Head to Capitola
    • Green Hill Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill Village
      • Green Hill Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Twiggs Corner
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Quantico
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Allen
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Allen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
      • Allen is located in Wicomico County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Allen
      • From Bishops Head to Allen
    • Mardela Springs
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Centennial Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centennial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centennial Village
      • Centennial Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Hebron
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
  • Sussex County (DE)
  • Accomack County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.
    • Tangier
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangier
      • Tangier is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangier <3>
    • Saxis
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saxis
      • Saxis is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 230 people
  • Northumberland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.
    • Ophelia
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Sunnybank
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sunnybank. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybank
      • Sunnybank is located in Northumberland County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sunnybank
      • From Bishops Head to Sunnybank
    • Coan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coan
      • Coan is located in Northumberland County (VA)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Bishops Head, see our County-by-County Page for Bishops Head.

Cemeteries Near Bishops Head ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Bishops Head.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Bishops Head covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.

  • Zion Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bethany Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Elliotts Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliotts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliotts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chance & Rock Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Gootee Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gootee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gootee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Insley Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Insley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Insley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Asbury Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Mary Star of the Sea Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Star of the Sea Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary Star of the Sea Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (133 more) ...
    • Scotts Chapel Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scotts Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scotts Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Dolbey Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dolbey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dolbey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • John Wesley Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Wesley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Bishops Head had a population of 109 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Bishops Head, with the one closest to Bishops Head listed first.

  • Wingate
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wingate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingate
    • Wingate is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wingate <3>
  • Toddville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toddville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toddville
    • Toddville is located in Dorchester County
  • Elliott
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Crapo
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crapo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crapo
    • Crapo is located in Dorchester County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Crapo
    • From Bishops Head to Crapo
  • Lakesville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Hoopersville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoopersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoopersville
    • Hoopersville is located in Dorchester County
  • Nanticoke
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Deal Island
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deal Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deal Island
    • Deal Island is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deal Island <3>
  • Chance
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chance
    • Chance is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chance <3>
  • Fishing Creek
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Wenona
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenona
    • Wenona is located in Somerset County
  • Dames Quarter
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dames Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dames Quarter
    • Dames Quarter is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dames Quarter <3>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Bivalve
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Bestpitch
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bestpitch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bestpitch
      • Bestpitch is located in Dorchester County
    • Victor ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victor
      • Victor is located in Somerset County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Bishops Head. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bishops Head.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Bishops Head:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bishops Head. 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: https://www.maryland.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>It's generally believed that possessive apostrophes are removed to prevent confusion on maps where the apostrophe may be confused with a cartographic symbol. While this is generally true, it's not uncommon to find possessive apostrophes in administrative names (such as towns or counties).
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Bishops Head, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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