Eastern Shore
Kent County, Maryland
County seat: Chestertown
Kent County is a rural Eastern Shore county on the upper Chesapeake, with Chestertown's colonial downtown and Rock Hall's working harbor. Washington College and agriculture anchor the local economy.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Chestertown
- Rock Hall
- Galena
- Millington
- Betterton
- Worton
2 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Chestertown Historic District
- Washington College
- Rock Hall harbor
- Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Parks & Recreation
- Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
- Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area
- Betterton Beach
- Turner's Creek
Transportation
US 301 and MD 213 run north-south, with MD 20 serving Rock Hall. There is no passenger rail service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chestertown?
Chestertown is the county seat of Kent County, on the Chester River on Maryland's upper Eastern Shore. It is home to Washington College.