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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).
Chateau Road – 0.14 milesChateau Drive – 1.17 milesChateau Road – 0.87 milesDrawbridge Road – 1.67 milesDecoursey Bridge Road – 5.16 milesFork Neck Road – 3.83 milesNew Bridge Road – 2.41 miles.
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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. It consists of a low-lying, marshy peninsula that extends into the bay and includes Barren, Bloodsworth,
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.
Dorchester is one of the oldest colonial counties in Maryland, with roots that date back to 1600s. Europeans Discover Dorchester. Capt. John Smith made the first recorded reference of Dorchester County in 1608. Named after Sir Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, Dorchester was established as a county in 1669.
Much of the county has been designed as a state heritage area known as the Heart of Chesapeake Country. Dorchester County has been home to a number of celebrated people including governors, entertainers, and humanitarians.
