Still Pond, Maryland
Still Pond, Maryland | |
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  Still Pond | |
| Coordinates: 39°19′45″N 76°02′44″W / 39.32917°N 76.04556°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Kent |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 21667 |
| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| GNIS feature ID | 591351[1] |
Still Pond is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Maryland, United States. Still Pond is located at the intersection of Maryland routes 292 and 566 on Still Pond Neck, south-southeast of Betterton and north of Chestertown.[1] Much of the community is included in the Still Pond Historic District and it is notable as the first place in Maryland in which women gained the right to vote.[2]
In addition to the Still Pond Historic District, the George Harper Store, Hebron, and Shepherd's Delight are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
Notable people
- Ryan Grim (born 1978), journalist, author, and co-founder of Strong Arm Press.
- George Hepbron (1863–1946) wrote basketball's first book titled How to Play Basketball.
References
- ^ a b "Still Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Maryland Historical Trust". National Register of Historic Places: Still Pond Historic District. Maryland Historical Trust. 2010-06-05.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
External links
- Map of Still Pond, from the Historical Society of Kent County collection
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