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

Askiminokonson

Indian Town

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

1. Askiminokonson Indian Town Marker

Inscription. In 1671 the largest indian town in Maryland, jointly occupied by the Pocomoke, Annamessex, Manokin, Nassawattex and Acouintica Indians. A large reservation laid out here in 1686.

Erected by State Roads Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1671.

Location. 38° 11.381′ N, 75° 24.448′ W. Marker is near Snow Hill, Maryland, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of MD 12 and Nassawango Road, on the right when traveling north on MD 12. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Snow Hill MD 21863, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Western Auto Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); The John Blair House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Worcester County Courthouse (approx. 1.2 miles away); Snow Hill Town (approx. 1.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial Marker (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snow Hill.

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Reservation was in this field. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

2. Reservation was in this field.

Askiminokonson Indian Town Marker, looking south along North Washington Street, Route 12 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

3. Askiminokonson Indian Town Marker, looking south along North Washington Street, Route 12

Askiminokonson Indian Town Marker, looking east at Nassawango Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

4. Askiminokonson Indian Town Marker, looking east at Nassawango Road

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,735 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.