Kingston, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kingston, Maryland
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 Kingston, Maryland
Location in Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Somerset |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21871
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| GNIS feature ID | 585318 |
Kingston is a small, quiet community in Somerset County, Maryland, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Kingston is located right where the Big Annemessex River becomes easy to travel by boat.
This area is very rural, meaning it's mostly open land with farms and tree nurseries, not big cities. You can find Kingston on Maryland Route 413, near Kingston Lane. The ZIP code for Kingston is 21871, which it shares with Westover. The main phone area code for the area is 410.
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Historic Places in Kingston
Kingston, Maryland, is home to several old buildings and sites that are important to history. These places are so special that they have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect and recognize important historical spots across the country.
Jeptha Hayman House
The Jeptha Hayman House is a historic home that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It's a great example of the kind of homes built in the area a long time ago.
Kingston Hall
Kingston Hall is another historic house in the community. It was built in the 1800s and has a lot of history within its walls. You can find it near Maryland Route 413 and the Big Annemessex River, accessible from Old Westover-Marion Road. This property was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church is also a historic building in Kingston. It's located where Old Westover-Marion Road meets Charles Barnes Road. This church was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1990.
Getting Around Kingston
Kingston is connected to several other nearby communities. To the north, you'll find Westover. South of Kingston are Marion and Crisfield. If you head east, you can reach Rehobeth and Pocomoke City.
Main Roads for Travel
- Old Westover-Marion Road: This road was once the main highway, Maryland Route 413. Many of the homes and businesses in Kingston are located along this road. It also connects to Maryland Route 667.
- Maryland Route 413: This is the main highway that connects U.S. Route 13 to Crisfield. It's a two-lane road where cars can travel up to 55 miles per hour. Most of the traffic in the area uses this highway instead of the older roads.
- Kingston Lane: This road runs between Old Westover-Marion Road and River Road. It crosses Maryland Route 413. Along Kingston Lane, you'll find businesses like the Six L's Packing Company and a lumber yard. Part of Kingston Lane used to be Maryland Route 356. If you keep going south on Kingston Lane, it turns into Charles Cannon Road, which ends in Marion Station.
Rivers for Boats
The Big Annemessex River flows through Kingston. The part of the river that is easy for boats to travel on (called the "head of navigation") is located in this community. Boats can only travel on the river west of River Road.
Public Transportation
If you need to get around using public transport, the local bus service is called Shore Transit. Their Route 706 North and Route 706 South buses serve the Kingston community. These buses travel along Maryland Route 413. They go between Crisfield and Princess Anne, with some trips extending to Salisbury. There are no specific bus stops; you can flag down the bus along its route.
