Located on the Chesapeake Bay off Tangier Sound near
the mouth of the Annemessex River, and the bordered to the south by
the Pocomoke River, Crisfield has long been referred to as "The Crab
Capital of the World."
For nearly three centuries the area now called
"Crisfield" has been famous for its seafood - especially its Blue Crab
and Oysters, its watermen, its natural beauty and its sense of
community built on a common faith and deep roots. It's a
waterfront hamlet with a "home town" feel and a Mecca for travelers
anxious to experience water recreation, ecological wonders and
friendly people and some of the best seafood in the country.
There are few towns in the State of Maryland that have
retained their cultural heritage as Crisfield has. That culture
is still reflected in the buildings, streetscapes, residential
communities, churches, landscape and the faces of the people that live
and work in the Crisfield area.
Crisfield Facts
Crisfield is the southern-most town in the State
of Maryland, located in Somerset County on the Eastern Shore of
the Chesapeake Bay.
Population: 2723 (city)
2880 (area)
Median Age: 37
Climate - Temperate but seasonal
Total Land Area = 3 sq. miles, 1.6 of those
square miles is land and 1.4 is water. The surface area of the
town is 46.36% water.
The City Dock and Somers Cove
Marina
Crisfield has a protected harbor which encourages
fishing and cruising vessels. Many crabbers and oystermen bring in
their catches of the day via this harbor which is lined by seafood
packing plants. The downtown area rests directly on the
waterfront where there is a large city pier, perfect for visitors who
want to experience the true flavor of the Crisfield culture. The
municipal wharf and much of the town that rests on the shoreline, is
built on a foundation of oyster shells
Somers Cove Marina is a well-maintained marina
which handles local and transient boaters and is the largest
state-owned marina in Maryland. Amenities include 485 boat
slips, large pavilion, a hotel, swimming pool, comfort stations,
laundry facilities, 3 launching ramps, and close proximity to the
downtown area of Crisfield with shuttle service.
History of
Crisfield
Nationally Prominent Crisfielders
Civic Organizations
CITY COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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