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Welcome to Waldorf ...

Waldorf is located in Charles County<1>.

Waldorf is 200 feet [61 m] above sea level.<2>.

Time Zone: Waldorf lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area codes for Waldorf: (301) and (240)<3>

The ZIP codes for Waldorf: 20601-20604<4>

Communities Also Named Waldorf ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Waldorf - they are located in California, Colorado and Minnesota.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Waldorf.

Communities near Waldorf ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Waldorf.

  • Alexandria
  • La Plata
  • District Heights
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for District Heights
    • District Heights lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<5> to the north of Waldorf.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,979 people
    • 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 Google Maps centered on District Heights
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for District Heights<6>
  • Seat Pleasant
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seat Pleasant
    • Seat Pleasant lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the north of Waldorf.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,736 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Seat Pleasant
  • Capitol Heights
  • Indian Head
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head
    • Indian Head lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<5> to the west of Waldorf.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,787 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Head have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Indian Head
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Indian Head<6>
  • Forest Heights
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Heights
    • Forest Heights lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<5> to the north of Waldorf.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,558 people
    • 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 Google Maps centered on Forest Heights
  • Fairmount Heights
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount Heights
    • Fairmount Heights lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the north of Waldorf.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,523 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairmount Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fairmount Heights
  • Morningside
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morningside
    • Morningside lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<5> to the north of Waldorf.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,279 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morningside have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Morningside
  • Occoquan
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occoquan
    • Occoquan lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<5> to the west of Waldorf.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,097 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Occoquan have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Occoquan
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Occoquan<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 Waldorf. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Waldorf.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Waldorf. 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 Waldorf.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Waldorf. See our Newspapers Page for Waldorf.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Waldorf ...

Looking for more information about Waldorf? 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 Waldorf, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Waldorf.

Adding Waldorf to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Waldorf 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 that we've found for Waldorf was on a map titled Map of Maryland (from Rand McNally, 1911).

We also found Waldorf on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Maryland (1956).

For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Waldorf.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Waldorf. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Charles County: www.charlescounty.org/

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 Charles, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Waldorf - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>Area code (240) is an overlay for area code (301).
<4>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 Waldorf). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Waldorf or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Our list of ZIP Codes for Waldorf includes: 20601, 20602, 20603 & 20604.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Waldorf) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Waldorf. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from WaldorfOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Waldorf. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6266, Longitude: -76.9105    
<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.




 

 

 

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