Wicomico County

Wicomico County is an administrative county in southeastern Maryland on the Delmarva Peninsula, covering approximately 400 square miles. Salisbury serves as the county seat and its primary population center.

The county was established in 1867 when Somerset and Worcester Counties were divided to create new administrative boundaries. This reorganization shaped the region's modern structure on the Delmarva Peninsula.

The name Wicomico comes from Algonquian words meaning 'a place where houses are built', echoing the Native American settlements that once thrived along the river. This heritage remains part of how locals understand their region's roots.

The region has a regional airport in Salisbury with connections to Philadelphia and Charlotte for travelers. Visitors will find decent accessibility and various lodging options available throughout the county's towns.

The terrain is mostly flat throughout the region, except in the northeastern section where elevations rise to about 98 feet above sea level. This gentle topology makes the area easy to navigate for most visitors.

Location: Maryland

Inception: 1867

Capital city: Salisbury

Shares border with: Dorchester County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Worcester County

Website: http://wicomicocounty.org

GPS coordinates: 38.37000,-75.63000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:21