Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Great Salisbury Fire

By Allen C. Browne, February 9, 2013
1. The Great Salisbury Fire Marker
Inscription. The Great Salisbury Fire. . On October 17, 1886 a small fire was discovered at Toadvine's Livery Stable on Dock Street, now Market Street. Fire spread very rapidly and eventually consumed 200 buildings including most of the commerical district. Soon after the fire began, Salisbury requested assistance from the other towns on the shore. Crisfield, Pokomoke City and Wilminton loaded their fire department steamers on special railroad trains and sent them to Salisbury's aid. The fire was brought under control on October 18, 1886, 17 hours after it began. Twenty-two acres in the center of Salisbury were consumed and only through the valiant efforts of the neighboring towns was the present county courthouse saved. . This historical marker was erected by Tony Tank Tribe 149 of the Improved Order of Red Men, Salisbury Fire Department, Firemen's Historical Foundation of Delmarva. It is in Salisbury in Wicomico County Maryland
On October 17, 1886 a small fire was discovered at Toadvine's Livery Stable on Dock Street, now Market Street. Fire spread very rapidly and eventually consumed 200 buildings including most of the commerical district. Soon after the fire began, Salisbury requested assistance from the other towns on the shore. Crisfield, Pokomoke City and Wilminton loaded their fire department steamers on special railroad trains and sent them to Salisbury's aid. The fire was brought under control on October 18, 1886, 17 hours after it began. Twenty-two acres in the center of Salisbury were consumed and only through the valiant efforts of the neighboring towns was the present county courthouse saved.
Erected by Tony Tank Tribe 149 of the Improved Order of Red Men, Salisbury Fire Department, Firemen's Historical Foundation of Delmarva.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Notable Events • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 38° 21.931′ N, 75° 36.032′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland
By F. Robby, November 3, 2007
2. The Great Salisbury Fire Marker
, in Wicomico County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Division Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is in front of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Byrd Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The General Humphreys Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Wye Oak Seedling (within shouting distance of this marker); F. Leonard Wailes Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter's Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wicomico Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newtown Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.

By F. Robby, November 3, 2007
3. Salisbury Courthouse

By Pat Filippone, May 19, 2015
4. The Great Salisbury Fire Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,649 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California.