Near Church Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hoopers Island
Photographed By F. Robby, November 4, 2007
1. Hoopers Island Marker
Inscription.
Hoopers Island. . Long a community of watermen, this chain of islands bears name of family who settled in Dorchester County from southern Maryland in latter part of 17th century. Active in colonial affairs in 18th century was Col. Henry Hooper, whose seat was "Warwick Fort Manor" near Secretary. His son, Brig. Gen. Henry Hooper, as commander of militia for lower Eastern Shore was responsible for defense of this region during the Revolution.
Long a community of watermen, this chain of islands bears name of family who settled in Dorchester County from southern Maryland in latter part of 17th century. Active in colonial affairs in 18th century was Col. Henry Hooper, whose seat was "Warwick Fort Manor" near Secretary. His son, Brig. Gen. Henry Hooper, as commander of militia for lower Eastern Shore was responsible for defense of this region during the Revolution.
Erected by Maryland Bicentennial Commission, Maryland Historical Society.
Location. 38° 20.84′ N, 76° 13.633′ W. Marker is near Church Creek, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker is on Hoopers Island Road (Maryland Route 335) 3 miles south of Meekins Neck Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is about 400 feet south of Fishing Creek bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2837 Hoopers Island Rd, Fishing Creek MD 21634, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,219 times since then and 49 times this year. Photo1. submitted on December 5, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
