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Located in the heart of
Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Easton is a classic example of “the
best of both worlds.” Though surrounded by the joys of nature,
Easton is also the home of unique cultural activities and known
for its historic charm. With abundant and diverse recreational
opportunities and convenient access to major metropolitan areas,
Easton is well suited to its role as the county seat of historic
Talbot County.
Described as a handsome town, Easton’s architecture is both
beautiful, and unique. Active and comprehensive efforts to
protect the past while making room for the future are an
integral part of the town’s planning process. Easton has the
charm that is unique to small towns plus big-town features and
activities that enhance the quality of life of its citizens—
architectural gems spanning four centuries, a fully equipped
hospital, a variety of golf, yacht and country clubs, ice hockey
and skating facilities, a local airport that accommodates jet
traffic, famous restaurants, inns, and galleries, the renowned
Waterfowl Festival, dedicated service organizations, and six
shopping centers. For a town of its size, Easton has the unusual
distinction of owning and operating its own public utilities
system, which is administered by a town commission.
In 1997, Easton was selected as one of the first five
communities to participate in the Main Street Maryland program.
The town viewed the selection as recognition of its
accomplishments in revitalization and preservation as well as an
opportunity to do even more along those lines. Through the
years, progressive planning and development have been combined
with a dedication to retaining Easton’s fundamental charm, a
formula that helped to win for the town the designation “Eighth
Best Small Town in America.”
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