Welcome to Crocheron ...
Crocheron is located in Dorchester County<1>.
The location of Crocheron has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Crocheron, you might consider that their post office opened in 1901.
Crocheron is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Crocheron lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Crocheron: (410), (443)<4> and (667).
The ZIP code for Crocheron: 21627<5>
Communities near Crocheron ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Crocheron.
- Princess Anne
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- 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>
- Church Creek
(18 miles [29 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 <6>
- Toddville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Elliott
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliott
- Elliott is located in Dorchester County
- Crapo
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest) - Chance
(7 miles [11.3 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 <6>
- Andrews
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north) - Deal Island
(8 miles [12.9 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 <6>
- Lakesville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakesville
- Lakesville is located in Dorchester County
- Nanticoke
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
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 Crocheron. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Crocheron.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Crocheron. 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 Crocheron.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Crocheron. See our Newspapers Page for Crocheron.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Crocheron ...
Looking for more information about Crocheron? 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 Crocheron, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Crocheron.
Adding Crocheron to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Crocheron 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 Crocheron was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Crocheron post office opened in 1901.
We also found Crocheron on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Crocheron.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Crocheron. 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> | 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 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 Crocheron - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Crocheron, 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 Crocheron). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Crocheron 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/ |