Holland Island, Eroded island in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, US.
Holland Island is an eroded landmass in Chesapeake Bay, situated between Bloodsworth Island and Smith Island west of Wenona. The terrain consists mainly of salt marsh that submerges partially during high tide.
Settlement began in the 1600s when Daniel Holland acquired the property from a Dorchester County official. By 1910, the community had grown to around 360 residents.
The island once supported a fishing community centered on oyster harvesting and fishing activities. Residents maintained their own school, church, and even a baseball team.
Access is only possible by boat, and visitors should note that extensive areas become submerged during high tide. Erosion makes these conditions worse over time.
A house built in 1888 stood as the only remaining structure for decades, a solitary remnant of the former community. It finally collapsed in 2010, ending any visible human presence on the island.
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