Near Golden Hill Road south of Key Wallace Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Discover the extraordinary life and legacy of Harriet Tubman in the landscape of her childhood and early adult life.
Harriet Ross Tubman, an American legendary human rights advocate and suffragist, was born in enslaved in Dorchester . . . — — Map (db m114438) HM
Near Golden Hill Road (Maryland Route 335) south of Key Wallace Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The term "Underground Railroad" originated in the 1830s. It refers to resistance against slavery and acts of self-liberation, escape, and flight. Determining their own fate, runaways from Maryland's Eastern Shore sought refuge in the nearby . . . — — Map (db m205121) HM
On Taylors Island Road (Maryland Route 16) 0.2 miles east of Church Creek-Golden Hill Road (Maryland Route 331), on the right when traveling west.
Under this tree the early settlers and Indians of the Choptank tribe conferred in the purchase of this section. An Indian princess is supposed to have negotiated this sale for which the red men received four guns , a few gunning coats and some . . . — — Map (db m3976) HM
On Key Wallace Drive at Visitor Center Access Road on Key Wallace Drive.
Blackwater Refuge expansive marshes, moist soil impoundments, woodlands, and variety of croplands attract thousands of migrating and wintering waterfowl each year. These three habitats provide the food, water, shelter, and space that these birds . . . — — Map (db m78819) HM
On Key Wallace Drive-Entrance Road to Visitor Center.
Blackwater was established in 1933 as a haven for migratory waterfowl. Although management for migratory birds remains a primary focus over 80 years later, the refuge also protects and manages habitat for threatened and endangered species and . . . — — Map (db m78873) HM
Native or indigenous plants naturally occur in the region which they evolved. They are adapted to local soil, rainfall and temperature conditions, and have developed natural defenses to many insects and diseases. Because of these traits, native . . . — — Map (db m78874) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 16) at Academy Street (Maryland Route 14), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Originally “Crossroads,” later “New Market.” Post for trading with Indians erected 1767. In Revolution, “New Market Blues,” volunteer militiamen, were organized in this supply center for Continental army. South on . . . — — Map (db m3979) HM
During the 1840s and 1850s, the locals knew Reverend Samuel Green as a literate, highly respected Methodist Episcopal preacher and community leader. His church once stood here on land donated in 1843 by free woman Sarah Young. While the building . . . — — Map (db m79150) HM
On Railroad Avenue (Maryland Route 14) 0.1 miles east of Main Street (Maryland Route 16), on the right when traveling east.
Fine 2½ story brick house with pilasters on front and two oval windows in pediment of west gable. Home of Sulivane family, 17th century settlers here, three generations of whom served in Maryland General Assembly: James Sulivane, Commissary Officer . . . — — Map (db m3981) HM
On Railroad Avenue (Maryland Route 14) just west of Cleveland Street, on the left when traveling west.
Established circa 1849
Originally an Indian Trading Post
Significant stop on the Underground Railroad
Steeped in history
Presently a great place to call home — — Map (db m205319) HM
On East New Market Ellwood Road (Maryland Route 331) 0.4 miles south of Preston Road (Maryland Route 318), on the right when traveling south.
We the people honor these men who brought democracy to Dorchester County July 8, 1985 by a change of the Constitution of Maryland ordered by the United States Courts:
George C. Jones, Charles F. Hurley Sr., Don W. Bradley, Oliver Harding, . . . — — Map (db m45944) HM
On Hudson Road (Maryland Route 343) at Spocott Lane, on the left when traveling west on Hudson Road.
Gary’s Creek was named for Stephen Gary (d. 1686), high sheriff and one of the judges of Dorchester County for whom “Spocott” was surveyed on this creek December 27, 1662. This road about 1663 was the Indian Path from the Indian towns on . . . — — Map (db m3999) HM
Near Hudson Road (Maryland Route 343) east of Castle Haven Road, on the right when traveling east.
The earliest mills, like the Spocott Windmill, were post mills in which the entire mill housing pivots on a central post. Dorchester also had tower and smock mills in which only the building cap rotated into the wind. Every major farming area had . . . — — Map (db m205113) HM
On Hudson Road (Maryland Route 343) 0.2 miles west of Spocott Lane, on the left when traveling west.
This windmill is typical of the grist post mills used in the 18th and 19th centuries for grinding grain. Such a windmill, built here about 1850 by John A.L. Radcliffe, was blown down in the Blizzard of 1888. In 1972 it was reconstructed, using the . . . — — Map (db m4000) HM
On Hudson Road (Maryland Route 343) east of Castle Haven Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Castle Haven School was built by John Anthony LeCompte Radcliffe for Dorchester County in 1870 because there was no local school for his children to attend. John was paid $500 for the project, losing $60 on the deal. Originally located on the . . . — — Map (db m205110) HM
Near Hudson Road (Maryland Route 343) east of Castle Haven Road, on the right when traveling east.
The "George L" is a working English-style post mill named after Sen. George L. Radcliffe, the son of John Anthony LeCompte Radcliffe, who built the original mill in this location in 1852.
The original mill blew down in a March 1888 blizzard, . . . — — Map (db m205112) HM
On Old Madison Road, on the right when traveling east.
Founded 1840 at “Tobacco Stick” Gethsemane was first pastored by Dr. E.F. Ewell in a country Schoolhouse, then in a converted barn. The final building was purchased in 1860, rebuilt in 1892 and razed in 1986. — — Map (db m114977) HM
Harriet Tubman spent her formative years in and around Madison, once called Tobaccostick. As a young woman, she worked for Joseph Stewart in his home and fields, until she joined her father Ben Ross in Stewart’s lumber harvesting operation. . . . — — Map (db m126562) HM
Harriet Tubman was born nearby on Harrisville Road at the Anthony Thompson plantation around 1822, where Thompson enslaved her father, Ben Ross, and about 40 other people. While Tubman’s roots began near here, she moved to Bucktown during her . . . — — Map (db m126547) HM
On Finchville Reliance Road (Maryland Route 392) at Reliance Road (Maryland Route 577), on the left when traveling east on Finchville Reliance Road.
At Johnson's cross roads where the noted kidnapping group had headquarters as described in George Alfred Townsend's novel "The Entailed Hat". The house borders on Caroline and Dorchester Counties and the State of Delaware. — — Map (db m4384) HM
On Rhodesdale Eldorado Road (Maryland Route 14) at Puckam Road (County Highway 282), on the left when traveling north on Rhodesdale Eldorado Road.
Patented by Captain John Lee of Virginia, 1673, for 2350 acres. It descended through the Lee family until 1787. Thomas Sim Lee, 1745-1819, (second Governor of Maryland) was descended from the Lees of Rehoboth. — — Map (db m4382) HM
On Myrtle Street, 0.1 miles west of Willow Street, on the right when traveling east.
Central part of the house built shortly after grant of 2,000 acres in 1661 to Henry Sewall of London, Secretary of the province. He died in 1665. His widow, Jane, came to Maryland on the same ship as Governor Charles Calvert (afterwards 3d Lord . . . — — Map (db m4001) HM
On Taylors Island Road (Maryland Route 16) 1.1 miles west of Smithville Road, on the right when traveling west.
Last battle of the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake Bay. A tender to the British ship of war "Dauntless" was captured by Joseph Stewart and local militia near James Island on February 7, 1815. Ice along the shore allowed the militia to approach within . . . — — Map (db m4002) HM
On Hoopers Neck Road, 1.5 miles north of Taylors Island Road (Maryland Route 16), on the left when traveling north.
The original chapel was built on this site which was donated by Moses and Elizabeth LeCompte. The deed, dated September 15, 1787, is the oldest one on record for Methodist Episcopal Church land in Dorchester County. Both Bishop Francis Asbury and . . . — — Map (db m4042) HM
On Hoopers Neck Road, 0.6 miles north of Taylors Island Road (Maryland Route 16), on the right when traveling north.
In the selection of the middle point between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay for the start of the Mason-Dixon Line survey, this area was the center of a long controversy among British, Maryland and Pennsylvania officials as to whether . . . — — Map (db m4043) HM
This building was constructed sometime between 1707 and 1720 as a Chapel of Ease for members of Dorchester Parish who lived too far away from their parish church; Old Trinity Episcopal Church in Church Creek, MD, to conveniently attend services. . . . — — Map (db m114987) HM
On Hoopers Neck Road, 0.6 miles north of Taylors Island Road (Route 16), on the right when traveling north.
This building was the first school house in Dorchester County and was built and used on Taylors Island. Given to Grace Foundation by the Mulberry Grove Spicers. Restored by Grace Foundation 1959. — — Map (db m4044) HM
Built in 1873 a cost of $3,500, Grace Episcopal Church was constructed as a replacement for the Chapel of Ease, now located next door to the Church, and was a part of the Dorchester Parish of the Episcopal Church. Its parent church was Old Trinity . . . — — Map (db m114986) HM
Founded in 1876 as Jefferson Methodist Episcopal Church, New Revived United Methodist Church was one of five African American congregations established in this vicinity between 1864 and 1880. These churches were rooted in faith communities that . . . — — Map (db m78782) HM
This building is believed to be the first schoolhouse in Dorchester County. Built in 1785, prior to the establishment of a public school system, it was originally located on the north end of Taylors Island on the road to James Island. It was . . . — — Map (db m115033) HM
On Taylors Island Road, 1.1 miles west of Smithville Road, on the right when traveling west.
This cannon was captured in 1814 from a tender of the British ship of war "Dauntless". Lieut. Phipps and crew of 17 men and one colored woman were taken prisoners at James' Point by Capt. Joseph Stewart's company of militia composed of men from . . . — — Map (db m4003) HM
Local militia attacked a British raiding party whose vessel was icebound near James Island February 7, 1815. Protected by a breastwork of ice, the Americans continued firing until the crew of 20 surrendered.
The two-hour skirmish, the “Battle . . . — — Map (db m78799) WM
On Water Street at Race Street, on the left when traveling south on Water Street.
Step into the past -- imagine walking along Water Street, with the green, grassy ferry landing just barely visible. Old grassy ferry landing just barely visible. Old schooners, canoes, shad barges, and vessels are crossing the Nanticoke River to . . . — — Map (db m190259) HM
On Water Street just south of Race Street, on the left when traveling south.
Most of the town of Vienna lies within the "Critical Area" of land within 1,000 feet of a tidal wetland or waterway. The development of this riverwalk and park on the scenic Nanticoke represents a coordinated effort among federal, state, and . . . — — Map (db m190252) HM
On Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1608, English Captain John Smith's explorations of the Chesapeake Bay led him up the Nanticoke River. He may have felt as if he were exploring the New World, but the Native Americans he encountered had been living in the region for millennia. . . . — — Map (db m63294) HM
On Water Street just north of Church Street, on the left when traveling south.
More than 16 million people now live in this broad "watershed" that drains into the Bay. Human waste, trash, and runoff are taking a dangerous toll on the Bay and its tributaries. So too, is the erosion that construction and land altering . . . — — Map (db m190260) HM
On Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1608, when English Captain John Smith sailed up the Nanticoke River in a small, open boat, he met and traded with the native people near here. Today Vienna is a stop on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
Founded in . . . — — Map (db m63298) HM
On Race Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling east on Race Street.
Welcome to Vienna, Maryland. Situated on a bend in the Nanticoke River, Vienna has been a crossroads, a trading center, and a gateway to the Chesapeake Bay for centuries. Today Vienna is busily planning for its future while embracing its past. With . . . — — Map (db m63292) HM
Early History
1768-The Indian Reservation at Chicone was dissolved by the Maryland Colony. 484 acres of Handsell went to Ann Billings and her husband, Henry Steele. According to oral history the Steeles built a “large pretentious home”, . . . — — Map (db m66617) HM
Captain John Smith explored the Chesapeake Bay in the early 1600s seeking metals and a passage to Asia. He traveled the James, Chickahominy, and York rivers in 1607, and led two major expeditions from Jamestown in 1608. Smith and his crew sailed . . . — — Map (db m63333) HM
The Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) 3, all volunteer organization that was formed in December of 2005 to purchase, study and restore the brick house at the Handsell plantation site and make it available for . . . — — Map (db m66629) HM
Pre-History-For at least 2,500 years prior to the arrival of Europeans, the Eastern Woodland Indians inhabited a wide area in the eastern part of the United States including the vastly wooded area of the Delmarva Peninsula. This region is noted . . . — — Map (db m66608) HM
On Rhodesdale Vienna Road (Maryland Route 331) 0.4 miles south of Ocean Gateway (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Lived (about 1677) at Chicacone, an ancient Indian town north of this point. The Nanticoke Indian Reservation was laid out by act of Assembly 1698, containing 5166¼ acres. — — Map (db m4387) HM
On Taylors Island Road (Maryland Route 16) at Old Trinity Church Road, on the right when traveling east on Taylors Island Road. Reported permanently removed.
Anna Ella Carroll was born on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1815. Often called an unofficial member of President Abraham Lincoln's cabinet, she was a Unionist author and newspaper reporter who had traveled extensively throughout the South and Midwest . . . — — Map (db m45304) HM
On Old Trinity Church Road, 0.3 miles north of Taylor Island Road (Route 16).
This church was built prior to 1690. In the graveyard are buried Governor Thomas King Carroll, many revolutionary heroes and other distinguished Marylanders. — — Map (db m177544) HM
Dorchester Parish c. 1675-1690
Built by English colonists on land patented in 1675 to Henry Aldridge, a former indentured servant, Old Trinity Church is one of the oldest church buildings in the United States still used for regular worship. . . . — — Map (db m97216) HM
Near Taylors Island Road, 0.4 miles north of Taylors Island Road (Maryland Route 16), on the right when traveling west.
Anna Ella Carroll, sometimes called an unofficial member of Abraham Lincoln's cabinet, is buried in the Old Trinity Church graveyard. Carroll, born on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1815, remains an enigma, but there is no question that she . . . — — Map (db m205116) HM
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