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  Eastern Shore of Virginia and Maryland
The "Eastern Shore" is the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay, and it includes parts of Virginia and Maryland.
Maryland's Eastern Shore is connected to the rest of the state by the Bay Bridge, which crosses 4.5 miles of the Bay between Annapolis and Kent Island.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is even more of an undiscovered gem, with few residents and hundreds of miles of shoreline on the Bay and Ocean.
www.easternshorevisitor.com   (323 words)

  
  Encyclopedia: Eastern Shore of Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is on the Atlantic Coast of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The region is part of the Delmarva Peninsula and is separated from the rest of Virginia by the Chesapeake Bay.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and U.S. Highway 13 span the mouth of the Bay and connect the Eastern Shore to Virginia Beach and the rest of the state.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Eastern-Shore-of-Virginia   (126 words)

  
 Eastern Shore HOG - TERMS & CONDITIONS
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www.easternshorehog.com /terms.html   (1794 words)

  
 Sherpa Guides | Chesapeake Bay | The Eastern Shore: Maryland
The words Eastern Shore bring to mind a land of marshes, unbroken expanses of wild rice, loblolly pine forests, villages of hardy watermen, grand waterfront estates of ship captains, and the midnight calls of migrating geese, ducks, and swans.
The Eastern Shore is comprised of several Maryland and Virginia counties located on what is called the Delmarva Peninsula, separated from the mainland to the west by the Chesapeake Bay, and washed by Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.
Maryland’s claim to the Eastern Shore lies in the southeastern part of Cecil County (described in the previous section on Head of the Chesapeake Bay) and in the counties of (from north to south) Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester.
sherpaguides.com /chesapeake_bay/eastern_shore_md/index.html   (785 words)

  
 Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia) - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Eastern Shore (Nova Scotia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Region in Nova Scotia, Canada, on the Atlantic coast, which extends from Halifax eastward to the tip of Cape Breton Island.
Eastern Shore Branch of the Maryland Agricultural College
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Eastern+Shore+(Nova+Scotia)   (94 words)

  
 Easter Shore Quaker Histroy
Perhaps the most prominent name both socially and politically on the roster of the Eastern Shore Quakers was that of Matilda West, widow of Lt. Col. John West and the daughter of Colonel Edmund Scarbourough, who, almost a hundred years before, had hardly been able to bear his own contempt of the sect.
Robinson was on the Eastern Shore prior to 1658, preaching and establishing Quaker assemblies.
By 1699, Quakerism, on the Eastern Shore was dying.
www.brickhousefamily.com /quakers.asp   (2734 words)

  
 Homes in the Eastern Shore
Maryland’s Eastern Shore is located on the northern half of the Delmarva Peninsula and is made up of nine counties: Worchester, Wicomico, Kent, Queen Anne, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, and Cecil.
Salisbury is the county seat and the largest city on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
And many of the Eastern Shore’s counties have museums that reflect the region’s maritime past, including the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in Talbot County, the C&D (Chesapeake & Delaware) Canal Museum in Cecil County, and the Brannock Maritime Museum in Dorchester County.
maryland-homes.longandfoster.com /Eastern_Shore_Real_Estate/Homes_in_the_Eastern_Shore.aspx   (746 words)

  
 EASTERN SHORE
When it was time to move to something new, she says, the Eastern Shore's beauty was intriguing, as was its commitment to preserving natural resources and promoting small business.
Marshall is among a slew of artisans and entrepreneurs converging and emerging on the Eastern Shore and prodding a slowly developing economy.
But this hamlet on the northern end of the shore maintains its isolated, carefree feel, luring throngs of tourists in the summer and a steady flow of visitors the rest of the year.
www.virginiabusiness.com /magazine/yr1998/june98/eastshre.html   (2206 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Islands W.M.A.
Off the coast of eastern Halifax county is a group of rock ledges, and partially treed or barren islands.
Here in the cold and damp of spring, eider ducks have always made a nest in the tangle of brush, petrels built their nests in the shallow soils, and the rocks and grasses have held the nests of guillemots and gulls.
While the Bird Society protected the Eastern Shore islands, hunters were helping the Department of Lands and Forests obtain bird sanctuaries in Yarmouth, Halifax, and Colchester Counties.
www.gov.ns.ca /natr/wildlife/conserva/01-02-6.htm   (818 words)

  
 Maryland DNR - Tributary Strategies: Upper Eastern Shore Team
The Upper Eastern Shore basin drains approximately 960 square miles of land, including all of Kent County and portions of Cecil, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties in the Upper Eastern portion of the State.
The Upper Eastern Shore, along with all tributary basins in the Chesapeake, contribute to and are impacted by nutrient pollution.
In the Upper Eastern Shore basin, land use is primarily agricultural.
www.dnr.state.md.us /bay/tribstrat/upper_east/up_east_shore.html   (348 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia: Real Estate, Bed and Breakfasts, Vacation Rentals, Shopping, History,
Colonial Manor Inn BB Harborton House BB Island Manor House BB Miss Molly's Inn BB On the Eastern Shore of Virginia all Virginia Bed and Breakfasts, Colonial Manor Inn, Harborton House Bed and Breakfast, Island Manor House, Miss Molly's Inn Bed and Breakfast, and the Watson House are known for their fantastic breakfasts.
Eastern Shore of Virginia consists of Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia.
Chesapeake Bay separates the Eastern Shore of Virginia from mainland Virginia.
www.esva.com   (714 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Cottage at Sunset Point - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Eastern Shore Cottage located at Sunset Point is the perfect place for a relaxing, magical time!
Eastern Shore Cottage is within easy driving distance of many quaint and historic towns.
Eastern Shore Cottage is close to many public boat ramps allowing access to either bayside or seaside fishing!
www.shutterclassic.com /easternshorecottage   (293 words)

  
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The Institute: The Eastern Shore Institute (ESI) is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization founded in 1994 to address sustainable development on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The Eastern Shore Institute is quickly becoming recognized as an independent entity able to promote sustainable development on the Eastern Shore, to which the region is turning for resources and guidance.
Through the study of Virginia Eastern Shore environment and society, and the application of research outcomes to regional problem-solving, the Institute will serve as the catalyst in assisting communities to implement actions that will improve human well-being without degrading environmental health.
atlantic.evsc.virginia.edu /esi/esifact3.html   (1169 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia Real Estate
Virginia’s Eastern Shore, often referred to as just “the Shore,” is located on the lower 70 miles of the Delmarva Peninsula.
Eastern Shore real estate is a nature-lover’s paradise, boasting more than 128,000 acres of woodland and 263 square miles of water.
The Eastern Shore is home to a number of quaint towns.
virginia-homes.longandfoster.com /VA_Eastern_Shore_Real_Estate/Eastern_Shore_VA_Homes.aspx   (678 words)

  
 the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
The "Lower Shore" refers to the southern half of the Eastern Shore comprising six counties - 2 in Virginia and 4 in Maryland.
Life on the Lower Shore is slow paced (commonly referred to as "laid back.") Most of the residents live in small towns or rural areas.
However the Lower Shore of Maryland abounds with small, historic hamlets that reflect the culture and history of the area.
www.lowershore.net /lowershore.htm   (296 words)

  
 Cynthia Freeman - Realtor on the Eastern Shore of Maryland - Crisfield and Somerset County
Cynthia Freeman - Realtor on the Eastern Shore of Maryland - Crisfield and Somerset County
Cynthia Freeman is a Realtor serving the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.
The Lower Eastern Shore area is one of the fastest growing areas on the Eastern Shore.
www.easternshoreliving.net   (254 words)

  
 Small Towns on the Lower Eastern Shore
Due to the Chesapeake Bay flanking the Lower Shore's west side, the Atlantic Ocean flanking its east side, and the numerous rivers and creeks winding throughout the center sections; the Lower Eastern Shore became a center of commerce with the waterways being the avenue of commuting.
have become synonymous with the Lower Eastern Shore with the visibility of chicken houses, soy bean and corn fields used to feed chickens and the rise to fame of Lower Shore native Frank Perdue - "the tough man who makes a tender chicken".
The charm and integrity of the small towns is still prevalent, as a great appreciation for heritage and the preservation of that heritage exists in both the natives and the new-comers.
www.lowershore.net /towns/towns.htm   (542 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia Real Estate - Buying Selling Renting Houses Homes Apartments Waterfront Homes Waterfront lots ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Eastern Shore of Virginia Real Estate listings is a very comprehensive listing of Real Estate agents on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Waterfront property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia is highly sought after because the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay are majestic!
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a very isolated and small area.
www.easternshorevirginia.com /realestate   (414 words)

  
 Economic leaders offer insight at unique 'summit' Business - Eastern Shore News - delmarvanow.com
He repeatedly said the Eastern Shore is a special place that can sell itself, and with the right priorities in place, it can develop a compatible and sustainable economy that will enhance quality of life into the future.
Another major indicator that the Shore is on the brink of major change was illustrated by Baldwin's contrast of the late 19th century to the late 20th.
Jeff Davis, chief executive officer of the Eastern Shore chamber, said the Regional Chamber Partnership, which is made up of the three local chambers of commerce -- including Northampton and Chincoteague -- sponsored the summit.
www.delmarvanow.com /easternshore/stories/20061118/2338846.html   (1992 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Guide - The Guide to Maryland's Eastern Shore
EasternShoreKids.com was designed partially by kids, with kids in mind and, of course, has a unique eastern shore touch.
Each of the nine Maryland counties of the shore has their own special history and events.
Plan your trip to the parks and events listed and be sure to visit the businesses that provide our unspoiled and vibrant way of life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
www.easternshore.com   (279 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Virginia.gov The Nature Conservancy Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Northampton County, VA Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Northampton County Chamber of Commerce
Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp Renovation
The contract was awarded to Branscome Eastern Shore and construction is anticipated to be completed by this summer.
easternshore.fws.gov   (542 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Aids Foundation Inc.
Eastern Shore AIDS Foundation provides support services to all persons, in all stages of HIV infection, their family and friends in Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties.
Eastern Shore AIDS Foundation depends upon private and corporate donations, grants when available and various fundraisers for financial support.
Eastern Shore AIDS Foundation provides clients with a safe environment and all information is kept in the strictest confidence.
www.intercom.net /npo/aidsfnd   (206 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia towns and communities
The Eastern Shore of Virginia, the southern tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, stretches for 75 miles between the waters of the Chesapeake Bay on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.
The towns on Virginia's Eastern Shore are quietly losing ground, quite literally, to the influx of strangers from the cities who come seeking that unique 'something' that we have here.
Much of the Eastern Shore of Virginia still lives its life by the tides and the seasons.
www.easternshoretowns.com   (628 words)

  
 Highway7 the A to Z of the Marine Drive - Tour the Eastern Shore Part 1 - Halifax to Musquodoboit
Outside Greater Halifax along the north-east coast, the only travel route is known as the Eastern Shore (by residents), the Marine Drive (by the tourism industry), the Gold Coast (by renewable energy) and of course, good old Highway 7.
Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore is a 200 mile stretch of magnificent north Atlantic coastline and part of 'Supercity Halifax'.
Highway7 E-zine, a publication of Hatch Media, is an electronic journal with a focus on commercial, historical, cultural and ecological issues concerning the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia in Canada.
www.highway7.com /t_places/place_0006_a2zmarine1.html   (573 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia Guide
Welcome to the Eastern Shore of Virginia region of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Here you will find Eastern Shore of Virginia Real Estate, Onancock, Accomac, Chincoteague, and Cape Charles Real Estate, Bed and Breakfasts, Restaurants, Theatre, Eastern Shore of Virginia Vacation Rentals, Festivals, Events, Antiques and Collectibles, Eastern Shore of Virginia History, Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and more.
She encourages early childhood education, getting youngsters involved in the great outdoors at an early age stimulates their awareness of how precious "Mother Nature" is; many have stated that creativity is in the eye of the beholder, it takes the youth of today to hold dear the natural outdoors for the beauty of tomorrow.
www.esva.com /calendar.htm   (588 words)

  
 Chesapeake Bay Sampler: A Gateway to the Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore of Virginia
and the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Tangier Island, and the Chesapeake Bay
There are a variety of historic Eastern Shore of Virginia Bed and Breakfasts, delightful restaurants, Eastern Shore antiques, realtors and agents, theater and the arts, and Eastern Shore wildlife and photography, shopping and more located on the Shore.
Chincoteague - Seaside on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
chesapeakebaysampler.com /shore   (499 words)

  
 Rural Development Center--University of Maryland Eastern Shore
mission is to strengthen and diversify the rural economy of Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Located at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the RDC assists in public development projects that carry out approved economic development conversion strategies.
This WWW page is funded by the Rural Development Center at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore through a grant from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
www.skipjack.net /le_shore/rural   (274 words)

  
 Eastern Shore - baltimoresun.com
The upper Shore, made up of part of Cecil and all of Kent and Queen Anne's counties, is centered on Chestertown.
This may be one of the few areas on the Eastern Shore that isn't growing.
Waves are affecting the rest of the Shore as well, though in the cases of Kent Island and Ocean City it's a tsunami of development that have changed these once sleepy places.
www.baltimoresun.com /travel/beaches/bal-beach-easternshore,0,3519825.htmlstory   (1498 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Regional Library
Who We Are and What We Do Established in 1965 the Eastern Shore Regional Library of Maryland serves and empowers eight county library systems on the Eastern Shore.
Services include daily delivery, inter-library loan, information and reference services, technology support and consultation, consortium purchasing, training and a variety of other services through mutual cooperation and coordination with the eight county libraries.
Eastern Shore Regional Library (ESRL) has been awarded an LSTA grant for its Get Ready for Your Day in Court at Your Library project.
www.esrl.lib.md.us   (664 words)

  
 Highlighting the year in Sports - Eastern Shore News - delmarvanow.com
Nandua clinches the 2006 Eastern Shore District golf championship at the annual district golf tournament held at the Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club.
The Eastern Shore District football race ends in a tie for first place between Nandua and Northampton for the second straight season.
The Eastern Shore Chapter of Hunters for the Hungry begins its 10 season of providing deer for local families.
www.delmarvanow.com /easternshore/stories/20061230/2358012.html   (1708 words)

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