OUR TOWNS Eclectic Charm, Scenic Beauty, Rich History Cecilton Cecilton owes its existence to August Herman, an immigrant to America in 1633 and subject of heroic legend. He was the builder and first Lord of Bohemia Manor. Herman made several attempts to establish a town named for his friend Cecilius Calvert in lower Cecil County, but, uncharacteristically, he was not successful. Several generations later, a descendant again took up the task and founded a town that survived. That was Cecilton, incorporated in 1864. Located between the Bohemia and Sassafras Rivers, which attract a great deal of seasonal tourism to the town, it is centered at the largest crossroads south of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Cecilton is the hub of community, public facilities and services offered in lower Cecil County. The town continues to provide a hometown look and feel even though it is within close proximity to a growing region. Individuals can enjoy services, benefits and amenities of traditional urban services, but in the middle of the beauty, peacefulness and quiet countryside of rural life. The town is surrounded by farmland that is an important component of its history and economy, much of which has been placed in agricultural preservation programs, ensuring that the town will maintain its rural character. Cecilton is a small town offering something for everyone, with a strong commitment to Population: 790; Incorporated: 1864 preserving a high quality Town Hall Address: PO Box 317; of life in a quiet residen117 W. Main St., Cecilton, MD 21913-0317 tial community that is Town Hall Phone: 410-275-2692 without a doubt “The Town Administrator: Mary Elizabeth Cooper Way Life Should Be.” www.ceciltonmd.gov
Charlestown Located where the North East River meets the Chesapeake Bay, Charlestown was an active shipping center in its early days. In 1742 the colonial village became the first incorporated town in Cecil County, and briefly served as the County seat. Although today Charlestown is peaceful and primarily residential, you’ll also find marinas, growing businesses, several restored colonial structures, and a wharf that’s quite a popular place to cast a line and catch a fish. And what a view year round! Population: 1,620 Incorporated: 1742 Town Hall Address: PO Box 154; 241 Market Street, Charlestown, MD 21914-0154 Town Hall Phone: 410-287-6173 www.charlestownmd.org Photos provided by the Town of Charlestown
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