Near Rock Hall in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

New Yarmouth

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2026

1. New Yarmouth Marker

Inscription. Founded in the 1670s, New Yarmouth was one of the first towns established in Maryland. Located along Gray's Inn Creek, on land owned by Thomas Ringgold, was the site of Kent County's first courthouse. In 1683, New Yarmouth was designated the sole port of entry for all vessels trading in the county. By 1697, the courthouse moved to Chestertown and New Yarmouth fell into decline.

Erected by Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Historical Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.

Location. 39° 4.091′ N, 76° 13.495′ W. Marker is near Rock Hall, Maryland, in Kent County. It is on Eastern Neck Road (Maryland Route 445) 3.3 miles south of Napley Green Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3207 Eastern Neck Road, Rock Hall MD 21661, 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 in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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: Tundra Swan Range (approx. one mile away); In Recognition of Howard E. McIntyre (approx. 1.6 miles away); Living Shorelines at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

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(approx. 2.6 miles away); History of Bogles Wharf (approx. 2.6 miles away); Hunting Waterfowl in the Chesapeake (approx. 3.2 miles away); Chesapeake Waterfowl Hunting / Hunting Skiff (approx. 3.2 miles away); Wickliffe (approx. 3.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rock Hall.

Other markers no longer nearby. Clever Ruse (was approx. one mile away but has been permanently removed); Long Distance Travelers (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Birds of Prey-Hunters in the Sky (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2026

2. New Yarmouth Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.