Aberdeen in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Explore the Chesapeake
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 30, 2015
1. Explore the Chesapeake Marker
Explore the landscapes of the early 1600s along the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Learn about the thriving American Indian communities John Smith encountered and imagine the bountiful Chesapeake he observed. Experience the natural and cultural richness that exists in the region today.
Experience the Trail
☸ Explore rivers, coves, and open water by kayak, sailboat, or motor craft.
☸ Bicycle or hike along woodland trails and shoreline paths.
☸ Follow winding back roads through rural landscapes and historic villages.
☸ Visit places that celebrate American Indian heritage.
☸ See birds and other wildlife foraging in marshes, waterways, and forests.
Plan you Adventure-Download the free Chesapeake Explorer App or visit www.smithtrail.net or www.nps.gov/cajo
Erected by National Park Service-United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. "O! say can you see…" (here, next to this marker); Colony of Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); State of Maryland (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sophia’s Dairy (approx. 1.7 miles away); Spesutia Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); "The Bush Declaration" (approx. 2˝ miles away); This Tablet (approx. 2˝ miles away); Harford Town (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aberdeen.
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 30, 2015
2. Explore the Chesapeake Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on December 17, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
