Welcome to Rhodes Point ...
Rhodes Point is located in Somerset County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Rhodes Point, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.
A typical abbreviation for Rhodes Point: Rhodes Pt.
See our Genealogy Helper Page for Rhodes Point for more information about variations on the name of Rhodes Point.
Rhodes Point is near sea level<2>.
Time Zone: Rhodes Point lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Communities near Rhodes Point ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Rhodes Point.
- Crisfield
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crisfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <4>
- Tangier
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangier have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangier
- Tangier is located in Accomack County (VA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangier <4>
- Saxis
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east) - Daugherty Town
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daugherty Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daugherty Town
- Daugherty Town is located in Somerset County
- Lawsonia
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east) - Frenchtown - Rumbly
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown - Rumbly
- Frenchtown - Rumbly is located in Somerset County
- Wenona
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast) - Deal Island
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deal Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <4>
- Ophelia
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ophelia
- Ophelia is located in Northumberland County (VA)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ophelia <4>
- Sunnybank
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
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 Rhodes Point. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rhodes Point.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rhodes Point. 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 Rhodes Point.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rhodes Point. See our Newspapers Page for Rhodes Point.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rhodes Point ...
Looking for more information about Rhodes Point? 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 Rhodes Point, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Rhodes Point.
Adding Rhodes Point to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Rhodes Point 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 Rhodes Point was on a map titled Map of Maryland (from Rand McNally, 1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Rhodes Point.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rhodes Point. 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 elevation is an estimate for the area around Rhodes Point - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |