Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker

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Pocomoke City in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia

By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

1. Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker

Inscription. State line located approximately 100 yards south of this point. In 1668 surveyors marked large Oak trees to indicate the boundry. These came to be called "Marriage Trees" as couples traveled from Virginia to wed under more lenient Maryland laws. Boundry stones were set after 1883 survey.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Location. 38° 0.289′ N, 75° 32.61′ W. Marker is in Pocomoke City, Maryland, in Worcester County. Marker is on Ocean Highway (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Located at the Maryland Visitor's Center. Marker is in this post office area: Pocomoke City MD 21851, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Maryland's Eastern Shore (a few steps from this marker); Mark O. Pilchard (within shouting distance of this marker); Sturgis One Room School (approx. 5.1 miles away); NASA Wallops Flight Facility (approx. 6.5 miles away in Virginia); Court House Hill (approx. 6.6 miles away); Rehoboth (approx. 6.7 miles away); Coventry Parish Church (approx. 6.8 miles away); Makemie Monument Park (approx. 7.1 miles away in Virginia). Click for a list of all markers in Pocomoke City.

Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker at the Maryland Visitor Center parking lot Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

2. Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker at the Maryland Visitor Center parking lot

By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

3. Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 121 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.