Where is Salisbury, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Salisbury Located? - Salisbury is a city located in the Wicomico County of Maryland, United States. Salisbury lies between 32.4284761 Degrees North latitudes and 90.1323087 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Salisbury Located?

Salisbury is a city located in the Wicomico County of Maryland, United States. Salisbury lies between 32.4284761 Degrees North latitudes and 90.1323087 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Salisbury city is 33050 people and the city has a total area of 13.71 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Salisbury, Maryland Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySalisbury
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth
Latitude38.3607° N
Longitude75.5994° W
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Land Area13.41 sq mi
Water Area0.10 sq mi
Total Area13.51 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)33,050
Population Density2,464 per sq mi
ZIP Codes21801, 21802, 21804
Area Code410, 443
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-69900
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Salisbury, Maryland

Transportation TypeDetails
Airport NameSalisbury–Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport
IATA CodeSBY
PortPort of Baltimore (Regional Access)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 50, U.S. Route 13, Maryland Route 349
Train ServiceNo direct passenger rail service
Local Bus/Transit ServiceShore Transit
  • U.S. Route 50: Major east-west highway connecting Salisbury with Ocean City, Cambridge, and the Chesapeake Bay region.
  • U.S. Route 13: Main north-south route connecting Salisbury with Delaware and Virginia.
  • Salisbury–Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport: Provides regional aviation services.
  • Shore Transit: Provides public transportation throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore communities.

Top Places to Visit in Salisbury, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Salisbury ZooZoo and Wildlife Attraction
Ward Museum of Wildfowl ArtArt and Cultural Museum
Pemberton Historical ParkNature Park and Recreation Area
Downtown SalisburyHistoric District
Riverfront ParkWaterfront Recreation Area
Wicomico County Youth & Civic CenterEvent and Sports Facility
Poplar Hill MansionHistoric Landmark
Arthur W. Perdue StadiumSports Venue
Ben's Red Swings Community PlaygroundFamily Recreation Area
Assateague Island National SeashoreCoastal Recreation Area

Driving Distances from Salisbury, Maryland to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Ocean CityMaryland30 mi40 minutes
CambridgeMaryland45 mi50 minutes
DoverDelaware65 mi1 hour 15 minutes
Rehoboth BeachDelaware70 mi1 hour 30 minutes
AnnapolisMaryland105 mi2 hours
BaltimoreMaryland120 mi2 hours 15 minutes
Washington, D.C.District of Columbia125 mi2 hours 30 minutes
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania135 mi2 hours 30 minutes
RichmondVirginia160 mi3 hours
NorfolkVirginia170 mi3 hours 15 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Salisbury, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Salisbury UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, education, nursing, health sciences, and environmental studies
Wor-Wic Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training, healthcare, technology, and career programs
University of Maryland Eastern ShorePublicUniversityAgriculture, aviation sciences, pharmacy, and research programs
Delaware State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, business, education, and sciences
Wicomico County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Salisbury, Maryland

Wicomico River, Chesapeake Bay, Tony Tank Lake, Johnson Pond, and nearby waterways throughout the Delmarva Peninsula.

Golf Courses Near Salisbury

Nutters Crossing Golf Course, River Run Golf Club, Green Hill Country Club, GlenRiddle Golf Club, and Ocean City Golf Club.

Salisbury, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Salisbury was founded in 1732 along the Wicomico River and developed as a trading center on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
  • The city was named after Salisbury, England, and became the county seat of Wicomico County in 1867.
  • Salisbury grew through agriculture, seafood industries, and transportation connections across the Delmarva Peninsula.
  • The arrival of the railroad in the 19th century helped expand Salisbury’s role as a regional commercial center.
  • Today, Salisbury serves as an educational, healthcare, business, and cultural hub for Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities Near Salisbury

Facility NameTypeLocation
Arthur W. Perdue StadiumBaseball StadiumSalisbury, Maryland
Sea Gull StadiumCollege Football StadiumSalisbury, Maryland
Maggs Physical Activities CenterCollege Sports ArenaSalisbury, Maryland
Wicomico County Civic CenterSports and Event FacilitySalisbury, Maryland
Ocean City Sports ComplexSports and Recreation FacilityOcean City, Maryland

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