Romancoke, Maryland facts for kids

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Census-designated place
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Country	United States of America
State	Maryland
County	Queen Anne's
Area
• Total	1.91 sq mi (4.96 km2)
• Land	1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
• Water	0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,855
• Density	1,461.78/sq mi (564.43/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code	24-68265

Romancoke is a special area in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area defined by the government for counting people. Romancoke is located at the very end of Maryland Route 8 in the south.

The name "Romancoke" comes from an Algonquian word. It means "circling of the water," which makes sense because of its location. A person named William Claiborne, who helped start Kent Island, also had a large farm in Virginia called Romancoke.

Romancoke used to have a ferry service that connected it to Claiborne. This ferry was called the Romancoke-Claiborne ferry. However, the ferry service stopped on December 31, 1952. This happened just five months after the big Chesapeake Bay Bridge was opened. Today, Romancoke is mostly a place where people live in homes. It is also part of Stevensville's postal area.

About Romancoke: A Maryland Community

Romancoke is a quiet, residential area in Maryland. It's known for its peaceful setting and connection to the water. Many people live here, enjoying the community feel.

Romancoke's Population and Growth

Romancoke was officially recognized as a census-designated place for the 2020 Census. This change helped the government count the people living there more accurately. In 2020, the population of Romancoke was 1,855 people.