Near Snow Hill in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Loblolly Pine Plantation

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 12, 2025

1. Loblolly Pine Plantation Marker

Inscription. This loblolly pine plantation was harvested and regenerated in 1976, after which it was donated to Furnace Town by Glatfelter Pulp Wood Company. As part of Furnace Town's stewardship plan, it was commercially thinned in 1997 by Chesapeake Forest Products. Future practices may include prescribed burning, second thinning and harvest at maturity.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 38° 12.235′ N, 75° 28.279′ W. Marker is near Snow Hill, Maryland, in Worcester County. It is on Millville Road south of Old Furnace Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill MD 21863, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Workers' Cottages (a few steps from this marker); Beach to Bay Indian Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Pocomoke River Treasures (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Kathy Pierce Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison House/Spin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Glaser Woodworking Shop (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Nazareth Church (about 300 feet away); The Corduroy Road (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snow Hill.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 12, 2025

2. Loblolly Pine Plantation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.