A Walking Tour of Princess Anne, Maryland
The town of Princess Anne was created by an act of Maryland’s General Assembly in 1733. Located at a narrow point in the Manokin River known as the “wadeing place,” the land was well-elevated and conveniently suited for the purposes of a centrally located town in Somerset County. Twenty-five acres of David Brown’s “Beckford” plantation were purchased and divided into thirty equal lots with “Bridge Street” (Somerset Avenue) serving as the main north/south thoroughfare. The new town was named in honor of the 24-year old daughter of King George II.
The original courthouse was erected on the corner of Bridge and Broad streets. When it burned in 1832 the court buildings were relocated a block to the south on Prince William street. During the 19th century the town was expanded beyond its 18th century limits with new houses erected in each direction, a testimony to the prosperity of the age. At the time the Manokin River was navigable all the way to town bridge.
Princess Anne is distinguished by many fine Federal-style dwellings as well as mid-to-late 19th century Victorian houses and early 1900s commercial stock.
Our walking tour will start on the banks of the banks of the Manokin River; where there is a parking area and some off the Town’s oldest history...
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