Sassafras

Sassafras is an unincorporated community in , , United States. The Lanthim House, built in the 1720s, served as a general store. Nearby Rich Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in Maryland, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Head of Sassafras”, “Sassafras Town”, “Sassafras, Maryland”, and “Sassafras, MD”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Golts and Warwick.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. is situated 3 miles southeast of Sassafras.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. is situated 3½ miles northeast of Sassafras.

Village
is a town in , , United States. is situated 4 miles northwest of Sassafras.

Sassafras

Latitude
39.37317° or 39° 22′ 23″ north
Longitude
-75.80244° or 75° 48′ 9″ west
Elevation
36 feet (11 metres)
Open location code
87F695FX+72
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Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to French—“Sassafras” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “薩薩弗拉斯 (馬里蘭州)”
  • Chinese: “薩薩弗拉斯”
  • French: “Sassafras”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ginns Corner and Pleasant Cove.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Wesley Chapel of Love Church Cemetery and Schlosser Airport.

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