| Page Views: 2,340 Last Visit to Chestertown: September, 2003 | Chestertown, MD by frankcanfly - last update: Feb 29, 2004 |
My favorite of Maryland's Eastern Shore towns, located on the banks of the Chester River, the historic town of Chestertown is the county seat of Kent County. Once a thriving port of entry for colonial settlers into Maryland, the town has court records dating back to the 1640's. Next to the public dock at the bottom of High Street is the old Customs House, built in the 1740's. Chestertown features many restored 18th century homes, lovely churches, the county courthouse, and several interesting shops. Grand houses built by wealthy merchants line the Chester River. |
Chestertown is also home to Washington College. Washington College is the tenth oldest college in the United States. The college was founded in 1782 with the help of George Washington who gave his name and 50 guineas to the college. Washington served as a trustee and received an honorary degree. I personally know two great professors here! |
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kooka3 Thu Jul 10, 2008 22:13 UTC
interesting pictures . . . can we have some tips to go with them? I'd like to know what you found interesting about the houses you put on here (or perhaps putting them in a general travelogue would be helpful!) | spitball Tue Apr 4, 2006 23:09 UTC
Chestertown looks like a groovy old place. | littlesam1 Tue Sep 23, 2003 14:21 UTC
I am curious to see what you would include on a Chestertown page. My old supervisor from years ago lives in Chestertown. Maybe her house will be on your page..lol |
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