Tilghman Island, Maritime island in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland.
Tilghman Island spans three miles in length and one mile wide, positioned between Chesapeake Bay and Choptank River in Talbot County, Maryland.
The island changed its name from Great Choptank Island after the Tilghman family acquired ownership in 1752, later experiencing British occupation during the War of 1812.
The local population maintains maritime traditions through fishing activities, boat docking competitions, and the preservation of waterman heritage at the Tilghman Watermen's Museum.
Visitors can access the island by road from Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, with several marinas offering boat docking facilities for water arrivals.
The Paw Paw Cove archaeological site on Tilghman Island contains artifacts that document centuries of Native American and colonial maritime activities.
Location: Talbot County
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
GPS coordinates: 38.70890,-76.33500
Latest update: March 13, 2025 23:11
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