Taylors Island, Maryland facts for kids
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Taylors Island, Maryland
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 Taylors Island, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Taylors Island, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Dorchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.16 sq mi (10.78 km2) |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 3.0 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 30.17/sq mi (11.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21669
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| FIPS code | 24-76925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 591395 |
Taylors Island is a small community located in Dorchester County, Maryland, in the United States. It's part of Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore region. This quiet place is known for its outdoor activities. People often visit or live here to enjoy hunting, crabbing, and fishing.
Where is Taylors Island?
Taylors Island is in the western part of Dorchester County. It sits right on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay. A small waterway called Slaughter Creek separates it from the mainland to the east. You can take Maryland Route 16 northeast from Taylors Island. This road leads about 16 miles (26 km) to Cambridge. Cambridge is the main town and county seat of Dorchester County.
The area known as Taylors Island is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area the government uses for counting people. The CDP covers the central, northern, and western parts of the island. It has a total area of about 4.16 square miles (10.8 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives Here?
According to the 2020 census, 125 people live in Taylors Island. In 2010, the population was 173 people.
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Historical Places
Taylors Island is home to some interesting historical sites. These places are important because they tell us about the past.
- Ridgeton Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This list helps protect important historical sites.
- Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Church and the Grace Episcopal Church Complex were also added to the National Register in 1979. These churches show the history of the community.
