Elliott Island, Maryland

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Elliott Island
Geography
LocationFishing Bay, Chesapeake Bay
Coordinates 38°18′27″N76°00′21″W / 38.3076°N 76.0058°W / 38.3076; -76.0058

Elliott Island is an island in Dorchester County, in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is located near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. [1] [2] [3]

The only road connecting Elliott Island to the rest of Maryland is Elliott Island Scenic Rd.

Activities

Many people venture to Elliott Island to fish, or watch birds. It is also a great place to watch the sunset.

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References

  1. Miller, Lauren (May 14, 2024). "Dorchester County Secures State Funding to Protect Shoreline and Upgrade Elliot Island Marina". WBOC TV.
  2. "Miles from anywhere". Baltimore Sun. July 30, 2006.
  3. Meyer, Eugene L. (November 3, 1993). "Solitude, Sunsets And Mosquitoes". Washington Post.