WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF NORTH EAST
North East is centrally located in Cecil County at the head of
the Chesapeake Bay. Like many other water-oriented communities,
North East is being discovered rapidly. Fifty miles from both
Baltimore and Philadelphia via Interstate 95, the town is an
inviting prospect for commercial and residential development.
Although its permanent population is only about 2,000, the town is
host to thousands of visitors during the summer months.
Settled prior to 1700, North East offers historical tradition
and charm to visitors. Many excellent tourist attractions exist
within the town limits including St. Mary Anne's Episcopal Church,
dating back to the 1700s. The graveyard surrounding the church is
one of the oldest in Maryland and contains graves of Susquehannock
Indians dating back to the 1600s.
North East is proud to be the home to the Upper Bay Museum which
preserves the heritage of the commercial and recreational hunter.
Located in the beautiful North East Community Park (10 acres on the
Northeast River), the museum offers one of the largest collections
of hunting and fishing memorabilia in this area. The park includes
picnic pavilions, a volleyball court, numerous benches, and a paved
walkway with plenty of parking.
The town is proud to have recently completed four major capital
projects: the Leslie Water Treatment Plant, the North East Library,
the Police Administration Building, and the Virgil Gilbert
Lighthouse Pavilion. A newly established North East Economic
Development Commission has been charged with promoting economic
growth.
With several major housing developments in progress, increased
commercial growth, strong utilization of surrounding marinas, and
Elk Neck State Park located ten miles to the south, North East is
looking forward to a prosperous future while intending to preserve
its historic small town charm.
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