Eastern Shore · MD
Salisbury
The Eastern Shore's hub, at the head of the Wicomico River.
- Population
- 33,050 (2020 census)
- Founded
- 1732
- Port
- Maryland's second-busiest
Then
- 1732
Salisbury is founded at the head of the Wicomico River.
- 1860 and 1886
Fires destroy about two-thirds of the town each time.
Now
Perdue Farms is headquartered here, along with Salisbury University. The Port of Salisbury is Maryland's second-busiest, and the Museum of Eastern Shore Culture, once the Ward Museum, celebrates decoy carving.
3 tide stations around Salisbury
- Salisbury, Wicomico Riverin town
- Sharptown14.4 mi
- Vienna14.6 mi