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The Saint Martin’s Church in Showell, Maryland, is a unique piece of Worcester County heritage. The structure was built in 1744 and served as the official “church of state” for those living nearby. By the 1840’s nearby residents moved closer to the bustling town of Berlin and switched to the parish there. For awhile St Martin’s Church continued to be Read more...
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The Bald Cypress Nature Trail is part of the Pocomoke River State Forest & Park. This trail is a 1-mile long self-guided glimpse of three forest types on the edge of the Pocomoke River: a pine grove, mixed hardwoods and bald cypress swamp. Observe three distinct plant communities competing and changing under the influence of the natural environment. A brochure Read more...
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The town of Berlin, otherwise referred to as “America’s Coolest Small Town,” is just 10 miles from the beach, but it’s more than a tourist destination for sunshine and summer fun. Historically charming and artistically alive, Berlin has a lot to offer, from festivals and art strolls to locally-owned shops and restaurants that can’t be found anywhere else in the Read more...
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Through a 1742 General Assembly act, Somerset County was split to form Worcester County. During the same time period the General Assembly created a special commission to build a new courthouse in each county. Somerset County’s courthouse was to be located in Princess Anne and Worcester County’s courthouse was to be located in Snow Hill.1 The first Snow Hill courthouse Read more...
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Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent. Read more...
