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Moving - Somerset County, Maryland

Somerset County, MD, surrounded by the waterways leading to the Chesapeake Bay.  If you plan to relocate to this area, or if you are relocating out of this area, you need a local mover with a stellar reputation for good service.  Movers USA is a full service company serving the State of Maryland.  Our prices are competitive and our service cannot be beaten.  Call Movers USA for your free estimate or click here at your convenience.

In the meantime, enjoy this brief history of Somerset County, MD.

A Brief History of Somerset County, Maryland

Harvesting seafood is a way of life in Somerset County. This rural county was founded in 1666 and was named for Lady Mary Somerset, sister of Cecilius Calvert's wife, Lady Anne Arundell. Most of the settlers came from Virginia to escape religious persecution.

The town of Crisfield is known as "The Crab Capital of the World" because so many of the residents' lives are centered around these tasty crustaceans. A visit to the Governor Tawes Historical Museum in Crisfield will take you through the town's history, its seafood industry and life of the area. Take a cruise boat or ferry to Smith Island, a unique community where things have changed very slowly since the island was first settled.

In the historic district of Princess Anne, the county seat, the county historical society is headquartered in the Teackle Mansion, an imposing replica of a Scottish manor house. From horse-drawn farm implements to musical instruments, you'll see thousands of items from turn-of-the-century rural life at the Burgess Americana Museum. The Fairmount Academy in Upper Fairmount is another reminder of days gone by. This two-story gothic revival structure is the last 19th-century schoolhouse standing in the country.