Princess Anne, MD

Princess Anne is a quiet, historic town of about 3,500 people along the Manokin River on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. As the Somerset County seat, the community dates back to the early 1700s, and that heritage is visible all across downtown. Tree-lined streets feature hundreds of preserved historic homes, from colonial cottages to the grand Teackle Mansion. It is a slow-paced, friendly place surrounded by open farmland and scenic tidal waterways.

The town shares its borders with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a historic campus that brings steady jobs, college sports, and cultural events to the area. Princess Anne handles routine needs with local schools, county offices, and Manokin River Park, while Salisbury is just fifteen minutes north on Route 13 for hospital care, big-box stores, and wider job opportunities. Expect warm, humid summers and typical coastal weather, along with easy weekend drives to both the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches.