Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beyond the Bridge
City Dock
The Neighborhood of Eastport
The maritime industry and the history of Annapolis are closely intertwined. This connection extends beyond downtown to historic Eastport, the neighborhood located across the Spa Creek Bridge. Eastport was developed after the Civil War as Horn Point and renamed Eastport in 1888; it was not annexed as part of Annapolis until 1951. Today, Eastport is known for its working boatyards, restaurant row, and the Annapolis Maritime Museum, located at the end of Second Street on Back Creek.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 38° 58.629′ N, 76° 29.158′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is at the intersection of Dock Street and Craig Street on Dock Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Dock Street, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Annapolis Depicted (within shouting distance of this marker); Sy Mohr's City Dock Harbormaster Collage (within shouting distance of this marker); Leonard A. Blackshear Walk
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