Historical Marker

Cambridge

South of Frederick C. Marlkus Bridge over the Choptank River at the Dorchester County Visitor Center · Cambridge · Dorchester

Maryland marker

Inscription

Cambridge Originally part of the Choptank Indian Reservation laid out for them in 1669. Cambridge was made a port of entry by the assembly in 1684. It is one of the few towns authorized at that early date that has survived. State Roads Commission

Location

AddressSouth of Frederick C. Marlkus Bridge over the Choptank River at the Dorchester County Visitor Center
CityCambridge
CountyDorchester
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.571111, -76.064167

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