Book Overview
Snow Hill, on the banks of the Pocomoke River, has been home to farmers, bankers, merchants, artisans, sea captains, and politicians for more than 300 years. Founded by English settlers from a part of London named Snow Hill," the town became a trading post on the Pocomoke and was designated a royal port by William and Mary of England. Trade was the engine that drove commerce in the town, and the Pocomoke River was the highway. Imported goods were brought into Snow Hill to be taxed, and lumber, tobacco, and crafts by local artisans were exported across the Atlantic. Snow Hill's economic success spread rapidly in the 19th century as steamboats carried passengers to Norfolk and Baltimore and the railroad brought opportunities to expand local markets. Hotels, shops, boarding houses, and stately homes sprang up as the economy expanded. Today Snow Hill boasts one of the largest concentrations of historic homes, churches, and commercial buildings still intact in the state of Maryland. Residents are committed to preserving the town's heritage so it will remain "the Treasure of the Eastern Shore."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738543446
ISBN13:9780738543444
Release Date:November 2006
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.5" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Snow Hill, Maryland Images of America
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Not being a native of Worcester County and having worked in Snow Hill for the past 12 years, I found this book fascinating. I have admired the architecture of the churches and older homes I have seen here and this book gave me an insight of the history behind the town and the culture. This pictorial history of this small town makes it an interesting and easy to read book. If you have never been to Snow Hill the book is enticing enough to make you want to visit. I found it interesting that Snow Hill boasts one of the largest concentrations of historical church and commercial buildings still intact in the state of Maryland. Joyce of Maryland
Snow Hill
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
If ever a book describes a small, historic town settled during the dawn of the American colonial period (1684), it is, "Snow Hill." I've been to Snow Hill and through the book, I revisited the town streets lined with their stately homes and found the revisit just as colorful and accurate as I recall them in my mind's eye. Happily, it is a photographically intensive book which makes for easy reading. I believe that "Snow Hill" will fit quite comfortably and quite authoritatively in the Arcadia Publishing's series, "Images of America." If you are interested in an excellent documentation of a small, colonial town that grows up, down and up again into the 21st Century, read "Snow Hill." It's a must for any library on Americana. Antonio Granados
Well Done!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I live near Snow Hill, Maryland, and this pictoral history gives a real insight to the early days of this charming town. It's worth the price for anyone who has visited or plans to visit the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. Luis Granados
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