Welcome to Dunkirk ...
Dunkirk is located in Calvert County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Dunkirk, you might consider that their post office opened in 1842.
When the people of Dunkirk refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Dunkirker<2>
Dunkirk is 150 feet [46 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Dunkirk lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Dunkirk is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (410), (443)<4> and (667).
The ZIP code for Dunkirk: 20754<5>
Communities Also Named Dunkirk ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Dunkirk - they are located in Indiana (2), Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, New York, Ohio, Saskatchewan and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Dunkirk.
Communities near Dunkirk ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Dunkirk.
- Bowie
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowie
- Bowie is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 58,212 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowie <6>
- Annapolis
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annapolis
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 39,524 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annapolis <6>
- Cheverly
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheverly
- Cheverly is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,417 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheverly <6>
- Glenarden
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest) - Chesapeake Beach
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesapeake Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesapeake Beach
- Chesapeake Beach is located in Calvert County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,066 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesapeake Beach <6>
- District Heights
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for District Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for District Heights
- District Heights is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,979 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for District Heights <6>
- Seat Pleasant
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seat Pleasant
- Seat Pleasant is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,736 people
- Capitol Heights
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitol Heights
- Capitol Heights is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,514 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Capitol Heights <6>
- Forest Heights
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Heights
- Forest Heights is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,558 people
- North Beach
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Beach
- North Beach is located in Calvert County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,054 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Beach <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 Dunkirk. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Dunkirk.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Dunkirk. 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 Dunkirk.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Dunkirk ...
Looking for more information about Dunkirk? 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 Dunkirk, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Dunkirk.
Adding Dunkirk to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Dunkirk post office opened in 1842.
We also found Dunkirk in the book titled U.S. Post Offices (Oct. 1846).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Dunkirk.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dunkirk. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Calvert County: www.co.cal.md.us/
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 Calvert, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Dunkirk refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Dunkirk may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Dunkirk - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Dunkirk 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> | 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. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |