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Historic Towns - Pocomoke City
Settled in the 1600s on the banks of the Pocomoke River, the town was originally known as Steven's Ferry. During the late 1800s and early 1900s shipbuilding was the largest enterprise and furs, whiskey and tobacco found their way from Pocomoke to ports in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Today, it is the industrial center of Worcester County. A 98-acre fully serviced industrial park is ready for immediate construction of new industrial buildings.
But the Pocomoke River continues to be the centerpiece. Its surrounding wetlands are known as a sanctuary for birds and waterfowl; more than 127 species of birds have been sighted in its swampy reaches, including the bald eagle. The dark, tea-colored waters of the Pocomoke are home to perch, gar, catfish, pickerel, herring and large mouth bass--a fisherman's delight. We have a nature & exercise trail along the river, boating, year-round golfing and bicycling along the Viewtrail 100 bike path through Worcester County. The Beach to Bay Indian Trail, an automobile tour of the Lower Shore, highlights our heritage of the region.
Boaters can gain easy access to the river via the Laurel Street Boat ramp, and Winter Quarters boat ramp. Birdwatchers will be glad to know about the Pocomoke Cypress Swamp on Hickory Point Road, a bird lover's paradise and well known bald eagle roost. Due to a great increase in the population of bald eagles in the Chesapeake Bay area, these majestic birds sometimes congregate here in flocks of up to fifty.
The Friendliest Town on the Eastern Shore welcomes visitors to explore its historic downtown, view wildlife in the cypress swamp and cruise the waterways.
Other Resources:
Pocomoke City Website: http://www.cityofpocomoke.com
Pocomoke City Historic Sites
Some of the sites on the map below are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some are marked with an Historic Marker. Some are museums or otherwise noteworthy places. Click on the icons to get more information about each site. Please note that not all sites are open to the public and some locations are not exact.
Click on the marker icons in the map to see more about our historic markers and get directions to them. Use the + and - buttons to zoom out or in. The arrow buttons move the map - or simply use your mouse to drag the map. Put the location you want to go to in the center and then zoom in. Click on the camera icons for information about each site and to get directions to or from your location.
Be sure to zoom in. Some sites are close together. Check them all!
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