Historical Marker

Newtown Historic District

North Division Street (east side), between Broad and Chestnut Streets · Salisbury · Wicomico

Inscription

Newtown Historic District Established by ordinance in 1975, Newtown is distinguished by residential reconstruction after the two severe fires in 1860 and 1886. The district contains fine Victorian architecture and a notable example of the Federal Period, Poplar Hill mansion, circa 1800, oldest surviving building in Salisbury.

The Newton Association, Inc. and Maryland Historical Society

Location

AddressNorth Division Street (east side), between Broad and Chestnut Streets

CitySalisbury

CountyWicomico

StateMaryland

Coordinates38.367936, -75.600136

Sources

Maryland Department of Transportation, Roadside Historical Markers

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