Williston, Maryland
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| Williston, Maryland | |
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 Williston
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 590/sq mi (227.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-85175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0591562 |
Williston is an unincorporated town and census-designated place on the Eastern Shore of the U.S. state of Maryland, in Caroline County.[1] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 155.[2] It is situated between Maryland Route 16 on its eastern edge and the Choptank River on its west. It was originally known as Potter's Landing for its first resident, Zabdiel Potter. His home, Potter Hall, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[3]
The Caroline Country Club is located just north of Williston, and the Caroline-Dorchester County Fair is held annually just east of town.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Williston, Maryland
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Municipalities and communities of Caroline County, Maryland, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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