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Easton, Maryland

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History of Easton

Frederick Douglass Birthplace Area

1818

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery near Tuckahoe Creek in Talbot County around 1818.

7.7 mi away

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

1965

Museum in St. Michaels preserving the Chesapeake Bay's maritime heritage, including the iconic Hooper Strait Lighthouse.

8.0 mi away

Everything Near Easton

16 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Wye House · 7.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what life was like on a grand 18th-century plantation? You're about to drive right past a meticulously preserved example: Wye House. This isn't just a house; it's a window into a complex past of wealth and…

  • Oxford Historic District (Oxford, Maryland) · 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where the oldest continuously operating ferry in the United States got its start? You're driving right into its history! Oxford wasn't just any town; it was established in 1683 as a crucial ferry site…

  • Frederick Douglass Birthplace Area · 7.7 mi · Historical Marker

    Frederick Douglass was born into slavery near Tuckahoe Creek in Talbot County around 1818.

  • Billie P. Hall (log canoe) · 7.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what a true Chesapeake Bay racing legend looks like? You're about to meet one. This area is home to the Billie P. Hall, a historic log canoe, and a living piece of Maryland's maritime soul. She's one of the…

  • Cannonball House (Saint Michaels, Maryland) · 7.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look! See that house right there? It actually took a direct hit from a British cannonball during the War of 1812, and it's still standing today! This is the famous Cannonball House. Back in August of 1813, during the…

  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum · 8.0 mi · Historical Marker

    Museum in St. Michaels preserving the Chesapeake Bay's maritime heritage, including the iconic Hooper Strait Lighthouse.

  • Wye River (plantation) · 8.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where a signer of the Declaration of Independence called home on the Eastern Shore? You're approaching the former site of Wye River plantation, the country estate of William Paca. William Paca, a prominent…

  • Linchester Mill · 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered how early America fed itself? Look no further than Linchester Mill, a testament to ingenuity dating back to 1682! This spot isn't just a pretty building; it's a window into the very heart of colonial…

  • Wye Mill · 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine this: the scent of freshly ground grain has filled this valley for over 300 years. This is Wye Mill, one of the oldest continuously operating grist mills in the entire United States. Back in the late 1600s, this…

  • Annie Oakley House · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever heard of the legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley? She once called this charming house home. Built in 1913, this Colonial Revival bungalow was intended as a retirement haven for Annie and her husband, Frank Butler.…

  • Williston Mill Historic District · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered how your ancestors got their daily bread? You're about to see a direct link to that past right here! The Williston Mill Historic District offers a unique glimpse into the agricultural heart of Denton.…

  • Elsworth (skipjack) · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look out your window! You're approaching the home of a true Chesapeake legend: the Elsworth. This isn't just any old boat; she's a living piece of history, a skipjack from a bygone era that still sails today. She’s one…

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  • Rebecca T. Ruark · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look out there! Built in 1896, the Rebecca T. Ruark is the oldest surviving skipjack in the Chesapeake Bay, a true floating piece of Maryland’s maritime history. She was launched from Taylor’s Island, right here in…

  • Virginia W · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it was like to make a living on the Chesapeake Bay a century ago? You're about to meet a living legend that tells that story: the Virginia W. She's a direct link to the last working sailing fleet in…

  • Sharps Island Light · 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Check it out – that seemingly random tilt isn't just a weird camera angle! That's Sharps Island Light, and it's leaning for a reason. The original lighthouse was built on Sharps Island in 1838. But the island was…

  • Capt. John H. Ozmon Store · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine stepping back to the late 1800s, right here at this well-preserved general store built into a steep bank. This isn't just an old building; it was the vibrant heart of a community. Around 1880, Captain John H.…

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