Eastern Shore (Maryland) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of the state of Maryland, United States of America
About Eastern Shore (Maryland)
The Eastern Shore was largely isolated from the rest of Maryland until the construction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in 1952. As a result, values tend to be conservative and closely related to the rural South, as opposed to mainland Maryland or Virginia, which is perceived by locals as more liberal. For this reason, many residents take offense being compared to Marylanders from across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. This sense of alienation from the rest of Maryland has spurred several attempts to split off from the state of Maryland. Proposals have been debated in the Maryland General Assembly in 1833-1835, 1852 and in 1998 for the Eastern Shore becoming its own state. Because of its unique location, Maryland's regions portray different regional characteristics. Many, if not most, residents of
Eastern Shore (Maryland) Travel Guide Sections
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