Crisfield
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 58.764 W 075° 51.624
18S E 424437 N 4203878
Crisfield-Center of the Chesapeake Bay seafood industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known as the “Seafood Capital of the World.”
Waymark Code: WM11H6M
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2019
Views: 2
Crisfield-Center of the Chesapeake Bay seafood industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known as the “Seafood Capital of the World.” Waterman settled the Somers Cove area in the 1660s; Community prospered after discovery of Tangier Sound oyster beds in 1854. Town named in honor of John W. Crisfield, who promoted the 1866 railroad link to carry local products to urban markets. Busy port expanded on landfill of oyster shells, was Maryland’s second most populous city at the turn of the 20th century.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
County (required): Somerset County
Location (required): Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and 9th Street
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Marker is on West Main Street. Post office area: Crisfield MD 21817
Website for more info (optional): [Web Link]
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
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