Ingleside, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ingleside, Maryland
Unincorporated community
Ingleside post office in 2016
Ingleside, Maryland Location in Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Queen Anne's
Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21644
Area code(s)	410 & 443
GNIS feature ID	597605

Ingleside is a small, quiet community in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, in the United States. When we say "unincorporated community," it means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Ingleside is found along Maryland Route 19, about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southeast of a town called Church Hill. It even has its own post office with the ZIP code 21644, which helps people send and receive mail.

A Famous Visitor: Amelia Earhart's Stop in Ingleside

Ingleside once had a very famous visitor! On November 12, 1936, the local newspaper, The Centreville Observer, shared an exciting story. It was about Amelia Earhart, a world-famous pilot, and her husband, George Putnam.

Amelia Earhart: A Pioneer of Flight

Amelia Earhart was an amazing American pilot. She was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. She also set many other flying records. Amelia was a true adventurer and an inspiration to many.

A Surprise Visit to the Eastern Shore

One Sunday, Amelia Earhart and her husband were driving from Washington to Atlantic City. They were looking for a ferry that would take them across the Delaware River. As they drove through Ingleside, they decided to stop and ask for directions.

Recognizing the Famous Guests

The people living in Ingleside quickly realized who their special visitors were. It must have been a big surprise to see such a famous person in their quiet community! The friendly residents were happy to help Amelia and George find their way. This small stop became a memorable moment in Ingleside's history.