Snow Hill in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Snow Hill Town
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
1. Snow Hill Town Marker
Established in 1686 as part of Calvert's family objective to create towns and advance trade. Laid out on a sandy ridge at the head of the Pocomoke River. The town was developed as a trading center on the seaside of Somerset County, and later as a county seat when Worcester was established in 1742.
Erected 2011 by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.
Location. 38° 10.606′ N, 75° 23.598′ W. Marker is in Snow Hill, Maryland, in Worcester County. It is on Market Street near Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east. Located between Franklin and North Washington Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Snow Hill MD 21863, 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, and in the Tidewater. 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 walking distance of this marker: World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Worcester County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial Marker
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Worcester County Courthouse (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Snow Hill History. All Hallows Episcopal Church entry (Submitted on October 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
2. Snow Hill Town Marker, looking northeast along Market Street
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
3. Snow Hill Town Marker on Market Street near Franklin Street intersection
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
4. Snow Hill Town Marker and Courthouse
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
5. Snow Hill Town Marker and Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,125 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on November 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
