North East, MD Relocation Guide and Information

Relocation Guide for North East, MD

North East is located in Cecil County, MD at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. It is in between Baltimore MD and Philadelphia. The town of North East was settled prior to the 1700’s and was incorporated in 1850. The population was 2,733 at the the time
2000 census. It consists of approximately 995 acres of land.

The town of North East offers “something for everyone”. The main street offers antique stores and restaurants, there are several parks, you can visit historical sites, or enjoy a day on the North East River. North East is a town looking towards the future while preserving it’s historical small town charm. There are several large housing developments, increased commercial growth, surrounding marinas and Elk Neck Park.

North East offers the beauty of the water that attracted its original settlers and the charm of small town life. It is a town full of history. A symbol associated with North East is the Great Blue Heron, meaning that you have found the Land of Pleasant Living.

The North East River played an important role in the beginning of the town. Mills were built along then rivers, farms grew, and local fishermen found the area to be plentiful. Though the town was settled prior to 1700, it didn’t become incorporated until 1850
(Wikipedia says 1849 - not sure who to believe on this one). St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church has one of the oldest graveyards in the state of Maryland. Here you can find graves of Susquehannock Indians which date back to the 1600s.

The main attraction for tourists today is the Chesapeake Bay, restaurants, Maryland crabs (my all time favorite), antique shops, collectibles and history. A few miles south of North East is Elk Neck State Park, which is surrounded on three sides by water. Here you can find the Turkey Point light house and quite an amazing view.

Parks & Recreation

Elk Neck State Park - located at the end of Turkey point Rd. on the peninsula formed by the North East and Elk Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. An easy walking trail to Turkey Point Lighthouse provides a view of the Elk River and the Chesapeake Bay. This park features a Boat launch, cabins, campfire programs, campsites, camp-store, dump station, food & beverage, fishing, flat-water canoeing, hiking trails, historic interest, hook-ups, hunting, picnicking, playground, shelters, swimming and a visitor center.

North East Community Park - located at the end of Walnut Street on the Northeast River. This 13 acre waterfront park picnic pavilions which can be rented, a walking path, playground, restrooms, a volleyball court, space for fishing and docking by the Upper Bay Museum.

Turner Park- located off of West Street. Has a baseball diamond available for public use.

Herring Snatcher Park - located on North Main Street along the North East Creek. This park has picnic tables and is a good fishing spot.

Parks & Recreation of Cecil County 410-392-4537

Chesapeake Bay Golf Club at North East
1500 Chesapeake Club Drive
North East, MD 21921
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club at North East has been carved out of the forest meandering through rolling hills, across ponds and streams and around wetlands. It has a sister course, Chesapeake Bay Golf Club at Rising Sun which is a classically designed traditional course that has generous, winding fairways with strategically placed ponds, bunkers, trees, and mounds. 36 Holes! 2 Championship Courses for the Price of 1

Day Basket Factory
714 S. Main Street
North East MD, 21901
410-287-6100
Day Basket Factory makes 100% White Oak Baskets that are made from the finest straight grained oak. The craftsmen carefully select and split each piece of oak used by the skilled weavers, who produce the baskets using techniques passed down by generations of basket makers. There baskets have been handcrafted by Day Basket Factory in the same manner for over 130 years. You can see the baskets being made as well as visit there retail store.

Upper Bay Museum
219 Walnut St (town park)
North East, MD 21901
410-287-5718
(410) 287-5909 • 287-0672
The Upper Bay Museum preserves and interprets the heritage of both the commercial and recreational hunter of the Upper Chesapeake Bay. This is the site of the famed
Susquehanna Flats, a hunting paradise that has attracted many famous people, including J.P. Morgan and Grover Cleveland. It is located in two buildings on the North East River, It showcases a collection of a unique collection of authentic artifacts
including decoys, motors, oars, punt gun, shot guns, sink boxes, hunting, boating, and fishing artifacts native to the area. The history of waterfowl hunting is brought to
life through exhibits. Tours are Self-Guided. Each spring the Museum sponsors a popular decoy show featuring artist demonstrations, competitions, displays, and auctions. Call The Upper Bay Museum for details.