Eastern Shore
Talbot County, Maryland
County seat: Easton
Talbot County sits on Maryland's mid-Eastern Shore, with the Choptank River to the south and countless tidal creeks. Easton is the retail and medical hub, while St. Michaels and Oxford remain small waterfront towns.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Easton
- St. Michaels
- Oxford
- Trappe
- Queen Anne
- Cordova
- Tilghman
4 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
- St. Michaels historic district
- Oxford-Bellevue ferry
- Academy Art Museum
Parks & Recreation
- Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area
- Pickering Creek Audubon Center
- St. Michaels waterfront
- Bill Burton Fishing Pier
Transportation
US 50 runs through Easton, with MD 33 serving St. Michaels and Tilghman and MD 333 reaching Oxford. There is no passenger rail service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum?
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is on the waterfront in St. Michaels, Talbot County, on the Miles River.