Welcome to Mayo ...
Mayo is located in Anne Arundel County<1>.
The location of Mayo has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Mayo, you might consider that their post office opened in 1891.
Mayo is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Mayo lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Mayo: (410), (443)<4> & (667).
The ZIP code for Mayo: 21106<5>
Communities Also Named Mayo ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 16 communities that are also named Mayo - they are located in California, Florida (2), Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia (2) and Yukon.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Mayo.
Communities near Mayo ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Mayo.
- Bowie
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- 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
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- 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>
- Glenarden
(18 miles [29 km] to the west) - Chesapeake Beach
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesapeake Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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>
- North Beach
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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>
- Saint Michaels
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- 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 <6>
- Upper Marlboro
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upper Marlboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upper Marlboro
- Upper Marlboro is located in Prince George's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 672 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Upper Marlboro <6>
- Highland Beach
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Beach
- Highland Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 111 people
- Baytowne Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baytowne Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baytowne Village
- Baytowne Village is located in Anne Arundel County
- Edgewater
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
- Edgewater is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgewater <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 Mayo. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Mayo.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Mayo. 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 Mayo.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Mayo. See our Newspapers Page for Mayo.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Mayo ...
Looking for more information about Mayo? 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 Mayo, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Mayo.
Adding Mayo to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Mayo 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 Mayo was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Mayo post office opened in 1891.
We also found Mayo in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Mayo.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mayo. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.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 Anne Arundel, 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 Mayo - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Mayo, 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 Mayo). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Mayo 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/ |