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A Brief History Of Worcester County
The only Maryland County that touches the Atlantic Ocean, Worcester County was part of Somerset County until 1742, when Somerset County was divided and the eastern portion became Worcester County. It was named for the Earl of Worcester.
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County Symbols
The county flag is a navy blue field with two arrows centered on a red cross. The official seal of Worcester County is of a shield bearing the Calvert Arms above which is a coronet (symbolic of the Earl of Worcester) and is inscribed the words "County Worcester," which surrounds the coronet, and shield.
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Events Just For Kids
There are many annual events just for kids in Worcester County. Find out when to come join the fun!
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Fun Things For Kids To Do….
There always something new for you and your family to see and do - like crabbing, souvenir shopping and even getting lost in time at local attractions.
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Government And Elected Officials
Many people work hard to ensure the quality of our life here in Worcester County. Use this page as a resource to their official websites where you can find the latest information about our government.
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Historic Figures
Meet just a few of the extraordinary people who have made Worcester County what it is today.
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Historic Furnace Town
Visiting Furnace Town is like going back in time. Between 1832 and 1850, about 300 people lived in the town that surrounded the Nassawango Iron Furnace where iron was produced.
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Historic Towns - Berlin
Berlin (accent on the first syllable), has all the special character of the Southern Eastern Shore. People are friendly and the pace of life is easy.
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Historic Towns - Ocean City
Every year millions of people visit the beaches of Ocean City and Assateague Island on the Atlantic Ocean. Today, visitors can drive to Ocean City but in the mid-1800s before a bridge was built across Sinepuxent Bay, a ferry carried passengers. They paid one dollar if they were in a carriage and fifty cents if they were on horseback for a ride across the bay to what was then called "The Ladys Resort to the Ocean".
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Historic Towns - Ocean Pines
The planned residential community of Ocean Pines encompasses 3500 acres, with over nine miles of waterfront and waterways, twelve miles of canals and 67 miles of surfaced roads. There are 7000 platted lots in the community, with 4500 homes built or under construction.
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Historic Towns - Pocomoke City
Settled in the 1600s on the banks of the Pocomoke River, the town was originally known as Steven's Ferry. During the late 1800s and early 1900s shipbuilding was the largest enterprise and furs, whiskey and tobacco found their way from Pocomoke to ports in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
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Historic Towns - Snow Hill
Chartered in 1686, this small settlement grew and prospered as a farming and business community with the Pocomoke River playing a key role. Snow Hill became the county seat in 1742, when the county was formed. It has remained a trading, commercial and governmental hub of a rich agricultural area.
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Paddling Delight - The Pocomoke River
The Pocomoke is one of America's unique "Scenic Rivers." Its waters are very dark brown, colored by the tannin from the cypress trees along its banks. In fact, the Indian word pocomoke means dark water. The river is home to fish, reptiles, turtles and playful otters. It winds through a great forest, where many rare plants, wildflowers and birds can be found.
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Wild Ponies of Assateague
This island is home to the famous wild ponies, as well as pelicans, egrets, ospreys and hundreds of other birds. Assateague is a wild and beautiful barrier island with miles of beach, sand dunes and marsh to explore.
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African American Heritage
African American Experience
Didn’t It Rain: Civil War
Feel The Spirit: Churches
Go Down Moses: Free Blacks
Hold Your Light: Segregation
I’m On My Way: Education
March On: Soldiers
We Shall Overcome: Slavery
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