Vienna in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A walking tour of Vienna
[Dorchester in Motion]
Step into the past -- imagine walking along Water Street, with the green, grassy ferry landing just barely visible. Old grassy ferry landing just barely visible. Old schooners, canoes, shad barges, and vessels are crossing the Nanticoke River to the first original ferry site. Parishioners, wearing their finery, are busily coming and going to and from church on Sunday. Taking place along Market Street, the gateway to the Elliott Island community, is busy mercantile trading. The fine, old Model T's are putting along Race Street. Such a pleasant, momentary hiatus from today's fast pace to take an imaginary break, viewing Vienna of the past while walking the same steps that others have taken long before you. We hope you enjoyed your Walking Tour of Historic Vienna!
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Most of the structures on the tour are private dwellings are indicated as "Private" next to their addresses. Please respect the property and privacy of our homeowners as you enjoy your tour through this charming waterfront community in the heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area.
Erected by Dorchester County Health Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles
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Location. 38° 29.015′ N, 75° 49.395′ W. Marker is in Vienna, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Race Street, on the left when traveling south on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Water St, Vienna MD 21869, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Discover: Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover: The Nanticoke (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover: Vienna (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover: The Shoreline (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Smith Explores the Chesapeake (about 700 feet away); Discover: Vienna Heritage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Unnacokossimmon (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
