Dorchester County, Administrative county in Eastern Shore of Maryland, United States.
Dorchester County extends across 2,546 square kilometers of land and water, with Cambridge serving as its administrative center at sea level elevation.
Established in 1668, the county received its name from Edward Sackville, the 4th Earl of Dorset, during the early colonial period of Maryland.
The county maintains strong connections to Harriet Tubman, who guided over 70 people to freedom through the Underground Railroad network from this region.
The Dorchester County government offices in Cambridge provide services to residents through their website at dorchestercountymd.com and physical locations.
Water makes up 45 percent of Dorchester County's total area, creating an extensive network of waterways throughout the territory.
Location: Maryland
Inception: 1668
Capital city: Cambridge
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Shares border with: Caroline County, Sussex County, Wicomico County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Calvert County, St. Mary's County
Website: https://dorchestercountymd.com
GPS coordinates: 38.42000,-76.08000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33
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