Historical Marker

New Yarmouth

MD-445 Eastern Neck Road at grassed triangle and private drive 1.6 miles south of the intersection between Eastern Neck Road and Ellendale Farm Drive. · Rock Hall · Kent

Maryland marker

Inscription

Founded in the 1670s, New Yarmouth was one of the first towns established in Maryland. Located along Gray's Inn Creek, on land owned by Thomas Ringgold, was the site of Kent County's first courthouse. In 1683, New Yarmouth was designated the sole port of entry for all vessels trading in the county.

By 1697, the courthouse moved to Chestertown and New Yarmouth fell into decline.

Location

AddressMD-445 Eastern Neck Road at grassed triangle and private drive 1.6 miles south of the intersection between Eastern Neck Road and Ellendale Farm Drive.
CityRock Hall
CountyKent
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.068160, -76.224919

Sources

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