Search results
Dorchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. At the 2020 census, the population was 32,531. Its county seat is Cambridge. The county was formed in 1669 and named for the Earl of Dorset, a family friend of the Calverts (the founding family of the Maryland colony).
Dorchester, county, southeastern Maryland, U.S., bounded by the Choptank River to the north, Delaware to the east, the Nanticoke River to the southeast, and Chesapeake Bay to the south and west.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dorchester Maryland County Government. Dorchester County Offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. All Offices will reopen Friday, July 5th.
Plan your visit with Dorchester County's tourism website. Discover local heroes, attractions, events, outdoor adventures, lodging & dining.
Dorchester is one of nine counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the region separated from the rest of Maryland by the Chesapeake Bay. We’re easy to get to: about 1.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and less than three hours from Philadelphia.
Dorchester is one of the oldest colonial counties in Maryland, with roots that date back to the 1600s. Historic churches, houses, schools, graveyards and mills are scattered throughout the landscape. Native American artifacts and relics from local tribes are exhibited in the local museums. In fact, most of Dorchester County
People also ask
Where is Dorchester Maryland located?
How big is Dorchester Maryland?
What is Dorchester Maryland known for?
Is Dorchester a densely populated county?
Dorchester County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 32,531. [1] Its county seat is Cambridge. [2] The county was formed in 1669 and named for the Earl of Dorset, a family friend of the Calverts (the founding family of the Maryland colony). [3]
