Algonquin, Maryland
Algonquin is a community of 1,074 people in Dorchester County, Maryland.
Why visit Algonquin
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Frederick C. Malkus Bridge, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Annie Oakley House and Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Algonquin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Algonquin
Algonquin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,241 at the 2010 census. The community was named for the Algonquin people, one of the Native American tribes in the East.
From the Wikipedia article Algonquin, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Frederick C. Malkus Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Cambridge, Maryland
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
School · 2.5 mi
Scientific research center in the University System of Maryland
Museums and landmarks13
Annie Oakley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic home located at Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland
Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Cambridge, Maryland, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Maryland
Dorchester County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Courthouse in Maryland, United States of America
Glasgow
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic home located at Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States of America
Goldsborough House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
LaGrange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Patricia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Chesapeake Bay log canoe
Pine Street Neighborhood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Stanley Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic African American one-room schoolhouse in Dorchester County, Maryland
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Sycamore Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Dorchester Arts Center
Museum · 1.5 mi
321 High Street
Mo off; Tu,Th,Sa 12:00-18:00; We,Fr 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship14
Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Rock Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
School · 3.1 mi
2475 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge
Dorchester County Career And Technology Center
School · 3.2 mi
2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
School · 0.7 mi
1405 Glasgow Road, Cambridge
Map of Algonquin
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 30°F | 3.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Royal Oak 2 Ssw Hcn (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dorchester County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-04: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cambridge-Dorchester Airport (CGE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Cambridge 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Easton 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Seaford 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Blades 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Laurel 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Bridgeville 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- California 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Lexington Park 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Salisbury 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Annapolis 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Choptank parish, Jweaver28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goldsborough House-18th Century Federal Style Mansion, Daviddelaria, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SycamoreCottageLRWalls, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dorchester County Courthouse, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Christ Rock United Methodist Church (25770509173), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- AnnieOakleyHsLRWalls, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stanley Institute, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Meredith House, Cambridge, Maryland - Stierch, Sarah Stierch, CC BY 2.0
- Water Street Pumping Station 1911 Cambridge Maryland, Daniel L. Brandewie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GlasgowMay2014, Newhoudl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pine Street Neighborhood Historic District, Cambridge MD, Daniel L. Brandewie, CC BY-SA 3.0
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