Caroline County, Rural county in Eastern Shore, Maryland, US
Description
Caroline County is a rural area on Maryland's Eastern Shore with Denton as its administrative hub. The landscape is shaped by farmland, small towns, and waterways that flow through the region.
History
The area was established in 1773 and named after Lady Caroline Eden, wife of the final colonial governor Robert Eden. This naming reflects the period of English rule over the colony.
Culture
The area holds memory sites related to the Underground Railroad and the people who escaped bondage through these lands. These places tell stories that still matter to residents today.
Practical
Visitors will find schools and public facilities spread throughout the area. The best time to explore is outside summer months when local life flows at a steady pace.
Did you know?
Baseball player Jimmie Foxx started his playing career in the small town of Ridgely in this area. His early success led him to become one of the sport's biggest names.
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Martinak State Park
2 km
Adkins Arboretum
14 km
Castle Hall
20.7 km
Jacob and Hannah Leverton House
19.4 km
St. Luke's Church
34 km
Brick House Farm
16.1 km
Linchester Mill
19.8 km
Thomas House
19.3 km
Exeter
18.6 km
Troth's Fortune
19.2 km
Caroline County Courthouse
2.7 km
Neck Meetinghouse and Yard
3.4 km
Hawkins Pharsalia
18.9 km
Potter Hall
5.1 km
Stratton
19.3 km
Lansdowne
25.1 km
Marble Head
13.7 km
Williston Mill Historic District
4.9 km
Memory Lane
4.8 km
Eratt House
15.4 km
Oak Lawn
13.8 km
Athol
24.7 km
Denton Historic District
2.3 km
Federalsburg West Historic District
19 km
Leonard House
12.5 km
Chambers Park Log Cabin
19.9 km
Church Hill Theatre
33.9 km
Nanticoke Lodge No. 172, A.F. and A.M.
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