Pocomoke City in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Boundary Line

Maryland - Virginia

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

1. Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker

Inscription. State line located approximately 100 yards south of this point. In 1668 surveyors marked large Oak trees to indicate the boundary. These came to be called "Marriage Trees" as couples traveled from Virginia to wed under more lenient Maryland laws. Boundary stones were set after 1883 survey.

Erected 2001 by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1668.

Location. 38° 0.289′ N, 75° 32.61′ W. Marker is in Pocomoke City, Maryland, in Worcester County. It is on Ocean Highway (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling north. Located at the Maryland Visitor's Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pocomoke City MD 21851, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pocomoke Tribal Homelands (a few steps from this marker); From Wild Ponies to the Boardwalk (a few steps from this marker); Pocomoke Nation Tribal Homelands (a few steps from this marker); War Along the Chesapeake (a few steps from this marker); Mark O. Pilchard

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tireless Defender of Education (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pocomoke City Historic Railroad Station (approx. 4.6 miles away); Costen House (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocomoke City.

Other markers no longer nearby. Cultural Treasures (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Beach to Bay Indian Trail (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Wicomico Treasures (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Maryland's Eastern Shore (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker at the Maryland Visitor Center parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

2. Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker at the Maryland Visitor Center parking lot

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011

3. Boundary Line Maryland - Virginia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,197 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.