Williston, Maryland facts for kids
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Williston, Maryland
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 Williston, Maryland
Location in Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 581.75/sq mi (224.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21629
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-85175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0591562 |
Williston is an unincorporated town and census-designated place on the Eastern Shore of the U.S. state of Maryland, in Caroline County. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 155. It is situated between Maryland Route 16 on its eastern edge and the Choptank River on its west. It was originally known as Potter's Landing for its first resident, Zabdiel Potter. His home, Potter Hall, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The Caroline-Dorchester County Fair is held annually just east of the village proper.
Several other historical features are located near Williston, including Memory Lane (Denton, Maryland), the Williston Mill Historic District, and the Williston Community Church
Demographics
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| 2020 | 153 | — | |
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Neighborhoods
- Williams Heights
See also
In Spanish: Williston (Maryland) para niños
