Chesapeake City

Chesapeake City stretches across both sides of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, with historic buildings along the waterfront where commercial vessels pass regularly. The streets are narrow and compact, with homes facing directly onto the water.

The town arose in 1850 when the canal brought shipping traffic and created a working port community. This development transformed the land from quiet farmland into an active harbor.

The Canal Museum displays tools and machinery that show how people managed the waterway and helped ships navigate the passage. You can see here how central this work was to people's daily lives.

The town has public docks for mooring boats and several waterfront restaurants to explore. You'll also find bed and breakfast lodging options if you wish to stay overnight.

The place is the only municipality sitting directly on an active commercial canal linking the Chesapeake Bay to the Delaware River. Today you can watch large ships pass just meters from the homes.

Location: Cecil County

Inception: 1850

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Website: http://chesapeakecity-md.gov

GPS coordinates: 39.52780,-75.81220

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23