Near Pocomoke City in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pocomoke Nation Tribal Homelands

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2026

1. Pocomoke Nation Tribal Homelands Marker

Inscription. The tribal homelands include Somerset County MD portions of Worcester County MD and portions of Accomack County VA. Their influence extends into Wicomico County MD and Sussex County DE. The Pocomoke tribal paramountcy includes Pocomoke, Annemessex, Quandocquan, Morumsco, Gingotegue, Nusswattus, Acquintica and Manondakin. Pocomoke kings signed treaties with the Maryland colony in 1678, 1692, 1722 & 1742.

Erected by Maryland Department of Transportation; Maryland Historical Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1678.

Location. 38° 0.296′ N, 75° 32.615′ W. Marker is near Pocomoke City, Maryland, in Worcester County. It can be reached from Ocean Highway (U.S. 13) north of Marva Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands on the grounds of the Maryland Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City

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MD 21851, 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,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pocomoke Tribal Homelands (here, next to this marker); Boundary Line (a few steps from this marker); From Wild Ponies to the Boardwalk (within shouting distance of this marker); War Along the Chesapeake (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark O. Pilchard (within shouting distance of this marker); Tireless Defender of Education (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pocomoke City Historic Railroad Station (approx. 4.6 miles away); Costen House (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocomoke City.

Other markers no longer nearby. Cultural Treasures

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2026

2. Pocomoke Nation Tribal Homelands Marker

(was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Beach to Bay Indian Trail (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Wicomico Treasures (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Maryland's Eastern Shore (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.