Oxford in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Oxford - Bellevue Ferry
November 1683
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
1. Oxford - Bellevue Ferry Marker
Believed to be nation’s oldest privately operated ferry service. Ferry has plied across Tred Avon River since Talbot County Court “pitcht upon Mr. Richard Royston to Keepe a Ferry” November 20, 1683, service has been continuous since 1836.Erected 1974 by The Star-Democrat, Talbot County Historical Society and Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 20, 1683.
Location. 38° 41.573′ N, 76° 10.471′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker is at the intersection of Maryland Route 333 and Strand Road, on the left on State Route 333. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford MD 21654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty Tree Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Robert Morris Inn (a few steps from this marker); Oxford Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); 1900-1950: Holding On (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Also see . . . Oxford-Bellevue Ferry. "The Oxford Bellevue Ferry, believed to be the nation's oldest privately operated ferry service, crosses the Tred Avon River between Oxford, Maryland and Bellevue, Maryland." (Submitted on August 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, August 7, 2010
2. Wide View of the Oxford - Bellevue Ferry Marker
In the background the Talbot ferry is moored, at the foot of Morris Street in Oxford. The crew is discharging vehicles and passengers from Bellevue, while others wait to board for the return trip.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
3. Oxford-Bellevue Ferry - The Talbot
Ferry crosses the Tred Avon River about every 20 minutes and holds up to 9 vehicles. The cost is $11.00 per car and driver and $3.00 for each passenger.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
4. The Talbot
The crossing lasts about 10 minutes.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, August 7, 2010
5. Talbot on the Tred Avon River
The latest in a long history of boats to ferry from Oxford to Bellevue, the diesel-powered Talbot has been in service since 1980.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, August 8, 2010
6. Talbot
The Oxford-Bellevue Ferry prepares to dock on the Oxford shore of the Tred Avon River.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
7. View of Tred Avon River During Ferry Crossing.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,515 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on August 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 7. submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
