St Stephens Church
An Act of Assembly established the North Sassafras Parish in 1692. The first vestry met January 10, 1693. The parish church was dedicated to the honor of Saint Stephens on March 25, 1706. The church as undergone renovations and construction in 1737, 1823, and 1873. This parish houses such items as 18th century silver, a sundial crafted in 1718, and a bell presented by Queen Anne. The first Negro south of the Mason-Dixon line was ordained here in 1834.
Cow Plop Bingo at Betterton! August 2, 2008
Celebrate alongside the sandy & only nettle-free beach on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy a traditional parade, swimming at Betterton Beach, baby contests, food, face painting, craft vendors, music and the now famous “Cow Plop Bingo,” held in the town park. 10am - 5pm. Parade begins at 10:30am. For more information, call 410-348-5678.
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Maryland’s first nationally
designated scenic byway
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Working landscapes and waterfronts
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Historic town centers
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Pristine natural areas
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Historic main streets
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Fish from a nearby pier
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Hike - Bike -
Paddle
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Beauty - Tranquility
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History - Traditions
Cecil County
Kent County
Queen Annes County
Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network
Funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration,
Cecil County, Kent County, and Queen Anne’s County.