Crapo, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crapo, Maryland
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 Crapo, Maryland
Location in Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Dorchester |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21626
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| GNIS feature ID | 590040 |
Crapo is a small place in Dorchester County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a town or city would. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Crapo is located in the southern part of Dorchester County. You can find it along Lakesville-Crapo Road. It sits right on the east bank of the Honga River. This river flows into the Chesapeake Bay, a very important waterway in Maryland.
What's in a Name?
Crapo is often mentioned because it has a very unusual name! The name comes from the French word "crapaud." This word means "toad." So, the name Crapo basically means "Toad." It's one of those interesting place names that makes people curious about its origin.
