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visitworcester.org
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.
Settled in the 1600s on the banks of the Pocomoke River, the
town has been called by many names through the centuries,
beginning with Stevens Ferry, Warehouse Landing and Newtown.
The name of Pocomoke City was finally adopted in 1878.
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.
Pocomoke City's commercial district is reminiscent of the
early 20th century. A beautiful example is the art-deco
Marva Theater. Other attractions include the Costen House
Museum, home of the city's first mayor, and the Sturgis One
Room School House Museum.
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.
Website:
Visit the town's website:
http://www.cityofpocomoke.com
Pocomoke City Historic Sites:
Some of the sites on the map below are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Some are marked with
an Historic Marker. Some are museums or otherwise noteworthy
places. Click on the icons to get more information about
each site. Please note that not all sites are open to the
public and some locations are not exact.
Click on the marker icons in the map to see more about our
historic markers and get directions to them. Use the + and -
buttons to zoom out or in. The arrow buttons move the map -
or simply use your mouse to drag the map. Put the location
you want to go to in the center and then zoom in. Click on
the camera icons for information about each site and to get
directions to or from your location.
Be sure to zoom in. Some sites are close together. Check
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