Map of Preston town, Maryland

Preston is a town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. The population was 719 at the 2010 census.

Preston town overview:
Name:	Preston town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Maryland
County:	Caroline County
Incorporated:	1892
Elevation:	46 ft (14 m)
Total Area:	0.56 sq mi (1.45 km²)
Land Area:	0.55 sq mi (1.42 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Total Population:	673
Population Density:	1,225.87/sq mi (473.72/km²)
ZIP code:	21655
Area code:	410
FIPS code:	2463825
GNISfeature ID:	1681813
Website:	www.prestonmaryland.us

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History

Preston is home to the Linchester Mill, c. 1682. During the Revolutionary War it supplied grain to George Washington’s troops. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 along with the Jacob and Hannah Leverton House.

Boating publisher Monk Farnham once resided in the town; he established a world record as the oldest person to sail solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Geography

Preston is located at 38°42′39″N 75°54′30″W / 38.71083°N 75.90833°W / 38.71083; -75.90833 (38.710883, -75.908297).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Preston has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.