Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Abner's Crab House

By Devry Becker Jones, December 18, 2020

1. Abner's Crab House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Capt. Fred Abner, along with John Sens, bought 7 lots, 175' on Fishing Creek in 1956. Fred Abner's son, Bobby was granted the property for 7 years during this time Abner's crab house was opened on September 4, 1966. Bobby purchased all the property in 1973.

To this day Bobby Abner and his family still maintain Abner's crab house and surrounding property.

"God Bless Poppa"

Erected by Abner's Crab House.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 41.386′ N, 76° 32.285′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, in Calvert County. Marker is on Harbor Road 0.1 miles west of Bayside Road (Maryland Route 261), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3748 Harbor Rd, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chesapeake Beach Railway (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bald Eagle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Bed

Abner's Crab House image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones, December 18, 2020

2. Abner's Crab House

(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Chesapeake Beach Railway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birds (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Chesapeake Beach Railway (approx. ¼ mile away); Railroad Artifacts At The Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Chesapeake Beach Railway Station (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake Beach.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 27 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.