Welcome to Golton ...
Golton is located in Talbot County<1>.
The location of Golton has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Golton is 60 feet [18 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Golton lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Codes for Golton: (410), (443)<4> & (667)
Communities near Golton ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Golton.
- Cambridge
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cambridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <5>
- Centreville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centreville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
- Centreville is located in Queen Anne's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,949 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centreville <5>
- Denton
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denton
- Denton is located in Caroline County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,538 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denton <5>
- Federalsburg
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federalsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <5>
- Hurlock
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- 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 <5>
- Greensboro
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensboro
- Greensboro is located in Caroline County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,878 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensboro <5>
- Ridgely
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast) - Saint Michaels
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Michaels
- Saint Michaels is located in Talbot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,029 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Michaels <5>
- Trappe
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- 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 <5>
- Queenstown
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queenstown
- Queenstown is located in Queen Anne's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 701 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 Golton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Golton.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Golton. 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 Golton.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Golton. See our Newspapers Page for Golton.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Golton ...
Looking for more information about Golton? 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 Golton, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Golton.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Golton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Talbot County: www.co.talbot.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 Talbot, 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 Golton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Golton, area code (443, 667) is an overlay. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |