Georgetown

Census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland

Aerial view of Georgetown, Maryland
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Georgetown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kent County, Maryland, with 117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairlee, 1.4 miles E.

About Georgetown

Georgetown is an unincorporated community in northeastern Kent County, Maryland, United States. The community was laid out in 1736. Georgetown was named for Prince George who later became King of the United Kingdom. Georgetown is located on the south side of the Sassafras River at the Maryland Route 213 bridge, north of Galena and south of Cecilton. Directly to the north across the river is the unincorporated community of Fredericktown in Cecil County.

The Nellie Crockett and Valley Cottage are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Georgetown, MD population

Georgetown had 117 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census117
Density80 per sq mi (31 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Georgetown at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyKent County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population117 (2020)
Land area1.47 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates39.2216° N, 76.1918° W
ZIP code21620
Census code (GEOID)2431875

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown

What county is Georgetown in?

Georgetown is in Kent County, Maryland.

What is the population of Georgetown, MD?

117 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, MD?

The ZIP code of Georgetown is 21620.

What is the elevation of Georgetown?

33 feet (10 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Georgetown?

Fairlee (1.4 mi), Tolchester (2.2 mi), Chesapeake Landing (3.8 mi), Edesville (4.8 mi), Rock Hall (6.2 mi).

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