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Pocomoke City is at the county's southern tip. The Pocomoke River is as much a part of the city's character as its geography. Picnic among the waterlilies in Cypress Park, with its riverfront dock, playgrounds and tennis courts. Explore the nature trail through the cypress swamp. A short drive brings you to Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
Shipbuilding was the largest enterprise from the late 1800s through the early 1900s. Tull Shipyards, on the banks of the river near downtown, built some 200 vessels from luxury ocean-going schooners to steamships. 
The Pocomoke River has been designated a wild and scenic river by the state of Maryland and continues to be the centerpiece of the community. Its surrounding wetlands serve as sanctuary for more than 127 species of birds and waterfowl. Sightings of rare birds such as the pilliated woodpecker and bald eagle are common in the swampy reaches of the river. Avid fishermen are drawn to the dark, tea-colored waters from which the river earned its Native American name. Popular species include perch, gar, catfish, pickerel, herring and large mouth bass. Visitors are encouraged to wander along the river in Cypress Park and through the 4-mile nature trail adjoining the park.
