Pocomoke City in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mark O. Pilchard
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
1. Mark O. Pilchard Marker
is dedicated to the Memory of
Mark O. Pilchard
In grateful Recognition of the Vision,
Dedication and Leadership he provided
in establishing the Center.
He served the citizens of the Lower Eastern Shore as a member of the House of Delegates from 1959 - 1966 and from 1979 - 1989.
October 24, 1989
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1989.
Location. 38° 0.271′ N, 75° 32.595′ W. Marker is in Pocomoke City, Maryland, in Worcester County. Marker can be reached from Ocean Highway (U.S. 13) when traveling north. Located at the Travel Information Center North. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pocomoke City MD 21851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Maryland's Eastern Shore (a few steps from this marker); Wicomico Treasures (within shouting distance of this marker); Beach to Bay Indian Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultural Treasures (within shouting distance of this marker); Boundary Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Pocomoke City Historic Railroad Station
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Regarding Mark O. Pilchard. The Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Tourism Center Advisory Committee was created in 1984 (Chapter 716, Acts of 1984). The Committee advises the Department of Business and Economic Development on the development and operations of the Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Tourism Center. Located on U.S. 13 North, the Center opened in December 1985.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2011
2. Mark O. Pilchard Marker at Welcome Center
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
