Showell, Maryland facts for kids
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Showell, Maryland
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 Showell, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Showell, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Worcester |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21862
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| GNIS feature ID | 591285 |
Showell is a small place in Worcester County, Maryland, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
Showell is located where Worcester Highway and Pitts Road meet. This spot is west of U.S. Route 113 and north of Berlin.
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The Story of Showell's Name
The community of Showell got its name from a person named Samuel Showell. He was the first owner of the land where the community now stands. This land was given to him as a "land grant," which is like a special gift of land from the government.
Samuel Showell and his family owned many large pieces of land in this area. Over time, these lands were divided among his family members. Eventually, parts of the land were sold off to other people.
Important Places in Showell
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
St. Martin's Episcopal Church is a special building in Showell. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This means it's recognized as an important historical site that should be protected.
People from Showell
Russell O. Hickman
- Russell O. Hickman was a notable person born in Showell. He was a legislator in Maryland, which means he helped make laws for the state. He was also a successful businessman.
