Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland facts for kids
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Whitehall, Maryland
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 Whitehall, Dorchester County, Maryland
Location in Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Dorchester |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 410 & 443 |
| GNIS feature ID | 596743 |
Whitehall is a small place in Dorchester County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Whitehall doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's in, which is Dorchester County in this case. People living in Whitehall follow the rules and laws set by Dorchester County.
Where is Whitehall Located?
Whitehall is found on the eastern side of Maryland. It's about 3.5 miles (which is about 5.6 kilometers) east of a bigger city called Cambridge. This makes it part of the beautiful landscape of the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Fun Facts About Whitehall's Location
Whitehall is located at specific coordinates: 38 degrees, 33 minutes, and 40 seconds North, and 76 degrees, 0 minutes, and 48 seconds West. It sits at an elevation of about 13 feet (or 4 meters) above sea level. People in Whitehall use the Eastern Time Zone. Their phone numbers usually start with area codes 410 or 443.
