Fishing Creek, Maryland facts for kids
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Fishing Creek, Maryland
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 Fishing Creek, Maryland
Location in Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Dorchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 173 |
| • Density | 163.83/sq mi (63.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21634
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| GNIS feature ID | 596534 |
Fishing Creek is a small community in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. It is located on Hooper's Island, which is a chain of three islands. Fishing Creek is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2010, about 163 people lived in Fishing Creek. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 173 people. The area uses ZIP code 21634 and area code 410.
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About Fishing Creek
Fishing Creek is found on a narrow island. The main road connecting it is Hoopers Island Road. This small community has a few important places. You can find a restaurant called Old Salty's there. There is also a post office and a general store, which is called Hoopers Island General Store.
What People Do There
Many businesses in Fishing Creek focus on crabbing. This means they catch and sell crabs. These businesses often need extra workers during certain times of the year.
Location and Surroundings
Fishing Creek is on the northern part of the Hoopers Island chain. It is about 15 miles (24 km) south of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is a large area for protecting wildlife. Fishing Creek is also about 24 miles (39 km) south of Cambridge, a larger city. Another community, Hoopersville, is about 6 miles (10 km) south on Middle Hooper Island.
Local Stories
Some local stories say that there are ghosts in the Fishing Creek area. These are old legends that people in the community sometimes share.
Population Details
The population of Fishing Creek has been counted by the U.S. Census.
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| 2020 | 173 | — | |
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