Rhodesdale, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rhodesdale, Maryland
Unincorporated community
Rhodesdale, Maryland Location in Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Dorchester
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21659
Area code(s)	410, 443, and 667
GNIS feature ID	586815

Rhodesdale is a small place in Maryland, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a neighborhood or area that is part of a larger county but does not have its own separate city or town government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

Imagine a group of houses and businesses that are all connected. They share roads and services. However, they don't have their own mayor or town council. Instead, the county government takes care of things for them.

• The county provides services like police and fire protection.
• Schools in the area are part of the county's school system.
• This setup helps manage resources for smaller communities.

Rhodesdale is one such community. It is located in Dorchester County.

Where is Rhodesdale Located?

Rhodesdale is found in the eastern part of Maryland. It sits right where two main roads meet. These roads are Maryland Route 14 and Maryland Route 331.

• It is located north of a town called Vienna.
• It is also west of another community named Brookview.
• The area is about 39 feet (around 12 meters) above sea level.

You can find Rhodesdale on a map using its special coordinates. These are like its global address: 38°34′34″N 75°50′10″W.

How Does Rhodesdale Connect?

Even without its own city government, Rhodesdale is well-connected. It uses standard services just like any other place.

• Its ZIP code is 21659. This helps mail get to the right homes and businesses.
• The phone area codes for Rhodesdale are 410, 443, and 667.
• Rhodesdale is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in summer.