Princess Anne, MD Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
129.4 mi
Essex, MD
Quickest Drive
3h 4m
Essex, MD
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Princess Anne, MD by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,461
Median Income
$50,000
Median Home Value
$152,400
Median Age
32.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Princess Anne, MD at a Glance
Founded
1733
Elevation
16 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Princess Anne, MD
A sampling of people born in Princess Anne, MD.
Charles Chaillé-Long
1842–1917
American explorer (1842–1917)
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
1865–1946
American politician (1865-1946)
Daniel O. Hastings
1874–1966
American politician (1874-1966)
Henry Page
1841–1913
American politician (1841-1913)
Edward Henry Carroll Long
1808–1865
American politician (1808–1865)
John W. Morris
1921–2013
Lieutenant General in the United States Army (1921-2013)
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Traveler Guide to Princess Anne, MD
Princess Anne is in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland. It is a small historic town in Somerset County, Maryland, only fifteen minutes away from Salisbury.
Founded in 1733, and shortly thereafter becoming the seat of Somerset County, the main reason for a tourist to visit is simply to enjoy the pretty, historic architecture in this pleasant small town. Just east of the historic center is the other main reason why people visit: the University of Maryland's Eastern Shore campus.
Princess Anne doesn't have a lot of stand out attractions per se, but a nice walk around the historic buildings is a good use of your time. Look for the Somerset County Courthouse, the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Manokin Presbyterian Church, the Washington Hotel, and especially the Teackle Mansion. 1 Teackle Mansion, 11740 Mansion St, [email protected]. April-Dec: W,Sa-Su tours 1PM-3PM. The 10,000-square-foot mansion, home to the Somerset County Historical Society, dates back to 1802, built for the Teakles—one of the wealthiest couples in the country in their time. Closes during the winter months.
Beach to Bay Seafood, 12138 Carol Ln, ☏ +1 410 651-5400. M 9AM-5PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM. Beach to Bay. A small local seafood restaurant that encapsulates what Eastern Shore cuisine is about: simple, family friendly restaurants serving extremely high quality, fresh seafood. A great place for either a bushel of blue crabs, or simple fresh fish. $8-16. Peaky's Restaurant, 30361 Mt. Vernon Road, ☏ +1 410 651-1950. Another nice, family friendly restaurant, with some fantastic prices on prime rib, crab cakes, chicken Chesapeake, etc. $9-20.
Alexander House Booklovers' B&B, 30535 Linden Ave, ☏ +1 410 651-5195. This B&B is about as literary and comfy as it gets, with rooms named after famous authors: Jane Austen, Langston Hughes, etc. The house also has a library with antiquarian, rare, and other books to read or purchase. Breakfast is most appreciated, and the B&B also offers afternoon tea and evening cocktails. $125-160. Somerset House, 30556 Washington St, ☏ +1 410 651-4451. A pretty 1850 house with antique furniture, within a very easy walk of the university, with a sauna and garden. $160.
U.S. Routes 13, 50, and 301 are the main roads into the Eastern Shore. U.S. Route 13 will take you to Princess Anne.
Because it is a small town, the best means of travel is by car, although its small size also makes it very walkable. The town is also bike-friendly, with bike lanes and sharrows located along Somerset Avenue.
Travel tips adapted from Princess Anne on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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