Why visit Hurlock
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include East New Market Historic District and Glen Oak Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Hurlock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hurlock
Hurlock is a town in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hurlock had a population of 2,070.
From the Wikipedia article Hurlock, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
East New Market Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
National historic district
Glen Oak Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Hotel in Maryland, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
105 Delaware Avenue, Hurlock
Mo-Th 06:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:30; Su 07:00-21:30
Churches and places of worship7
History
The town was named after John M. Hurlock, a local store owner. The community was incorporated in 1892.
From the History section of Hurlock, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Hurlock
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 5.1 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vienna (10 mi away), rain and snow from Easton 2.4 Se, 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, 11 miles away.
- Federalsburg 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Cambridge 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Algonquin 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Seaford 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Blades 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Easton 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Bridgeville 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Laurel 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Hebron 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Denton 18 mi north, about 28 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
- Hurlock Train Station - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Restored Hurlock Train Station - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Petunias at Hurlock Station - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monument to Hurlock's WW1 Soldiers - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East New Market High School, Penny Robey and Ashleigh Simmons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GlenOakHotelLRWalls, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Automatic Watering - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Stagecoach Rd WW1 Cemetery - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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