Welcome, Maryland facts for kids
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Welcome, Maryland
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 Welcome, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Welcome, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Charles |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
20693
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Welcome is a small place in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government. The special mail code for Welcome is 20693.
Exploring Welcome, Maryland
Welcome is located about seven miles west of La Plata. You can find it along Route 6 West. This community is home to the Goose Bay campground and marina. These are great spots for outdoor fun!
A Historic Place: Rosemary Lawn
In Welcome, there's a very old property called Rosemary Lawn. This place has been owned by the Barnes-Compton family since the 1700s. It was once a large farm, known as a plantation. In 1992, Rosemary Lawn was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes important places in American history.
A Notable Person from Welcome
One famous person connected to Welcome is Barnes Compton. He lived in the 1800s. Barnes Compton was a Congressman and a state senator. A Congressman helps make laws for the whole country. A state senator helps make laws for their state. He lived at Rosemary Lawn, which he inherited from his mother.
