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

American chestnut

Castanea dentata

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 19, 2025

1. American chestnut Marker

Inscription. Once abundant in the forest, the wood of this tree was used for products of daily life and provided food for families, livestock and wildlife. A fungus introduced from eastern Asia nearly wiped out the species in 1904. The species survives mainly as short-lived root sprouts.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 38° 12.249′ N, 75° 28.196′ W. Marker is near Snow Hill, Maryland, in Worcester County. It can be reached from the intersection of Millville Road and Old Furnace Road, on the left when traveling east. 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: Adkins Barn/Blacksmith Shop (here, next to this marker); Banks Broom House (a few steps from this marker); Wagon Shed (within shouting distance of this marker); The Corduroy Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Glaser Woodworking Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Cropper Wash House/Print Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Water Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snow Hill.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Hot Blast (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 19, 2025

2. American chestnut Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.