Oraville, Maryland | |
|---|---|
  Oraville | |
| Coordinates: 38°25′04″N 76°41′39″W / 38.41778°N 76.69417°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  St. Mary's |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 301 & 240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 594856[1] |
Oraville is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. Oraville is located at the intersection of Maryland routes 6 and 235, 6.3 miles (10.1 km) southeast of Charlotte Hall.
The name Oraville is believed to be named after a girl named Ora Hopkins. Her stepfather, Nicholas S Hopkins, ran a millinery store in the early 1900s which was also a post office on the corner of Morganza Turner Rd and Route 235. The house still stands but is in ruins.[citation needed]