Historic Landmarks & Sites

Mason Dixon Line – A State Historic Marker
A Crownstone of the Mason-Dixon Line is located in Marydel. The dividing line was surveyed in the 1760s by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to settle the contradictory land claims of the Penn and Calvert families. Caroline County’s eastern border was marked by 36 stones placed at one-mile intervals; while every 5 miles Crownstones were placed. 33 of the mile stones remain. Route 8, Marydel

Ridgely House – now the Ridgely Town Hall
James K. Saulsbury, a veteran of the California Gold Rush of 1849, built this property as his residence and general store. It was one of the first two private residences built in Ridgely. Dr. Jessee Fifer purchased the property and established and operated a hospital here from 1935-1945. The Ridgely House, which exemplifies the historical heritage of the Town of Ridgely is open to the
public and currently houses a collection of
early photographs and memorabilia.
Central Avenue, Ridgely

Riverside Hotel – Private
In June 1911 a local newspaper heralded the construction of “a first-class hostelry … an up-to-date place of recreation and rest … a refreshment hall par excellence … a place to indulge in water sports of all kinds … and a great ornament to Greensboro.” Built at the height of the “Canning Boom”
in the county around 1895-1912.
204 N. Main Street, Greensboro

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
This Church was established in 1748 at nearby Tuckahoe Bridge in Queen Anne’s County. A church was built at this site in 1768, but it fell into decline as the influence of Methodism grew on the Eastern Shore. Under the guidance of Rev. Robert William Goldsborough, construction of the present gothic revival structure began in1853.
Corner of Maple & Church Streets, Hillsboro