Welcome to Rehobeth ...
Rehobeth is located in Somerset County<1>.
The location of Rehobeth has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Rehobeth, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Rehobeth is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Rehobeth lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Rehobeth is served by one (or more) of the following area codes: (410), (443)<4> and (667).
The ZIP code for Rehobeth: 21857<5>
Communities Also Named Rehobeth ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Rehobeth - they are located in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Rehobeth.
Communities near Rehobeth ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Rehobeth.
- Fruitland
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fruitland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitland
- Fruitland is located in Wicomico County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,326 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fruitland <6>
- Pocomoke City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pocomoke City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocomoke City
- Pocomoke City is located in Worcester County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,095 people
- Former names for Pocomoke City:
- New Town
- Stevens Landing
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pocomoke City <6>
- Princess Anne
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- 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>
- Chincoteague
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chincoteague have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chincoteague
- Chincoteague is located in Accomack County (VA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,866 people
- Crisfield
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crisfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crisfield
- Crisfield is located in Somerset County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,534 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crisfield <6>
- Snow Hill
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Hill
- Snow Hill is located in Worcester County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,046 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Snow Hill <6>
- Parksley
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parksley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parksley
- Parksley is located in Accomack County (VA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 805 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parksley <6>
- Bloxom
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloxom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloxom
- Bloxom is located in Accomack County (VA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 366 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloxom <6>
- Saxis
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south) - Hallwood
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
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 Rehobeth. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rehobeth.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rehobeth. 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 Rehobeth.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rehobeth. See our Newspapers Page for Rehobeth.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rehobeth ...
Looking for more information about Rehobeth? 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 Rehobeth, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rehobeth.
Adding Rehobeth to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Rehobeth 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 Rehobeth was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Rehobeth on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Rehobeth.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rehobeth. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 Somerset, 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 Rehobeth - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Rehobeth, 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 Rehobeth). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rehobeth 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. |