Nassawango Creek
Nassawango Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Maryland; it is the largest tributary of the Pocomoke River, located on the Delmarva Peninsula. Older variations on the same name include Nassanongo, Naseongo, Nassiongo, and Nassiungo, meaning " between ".| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: tributary of the Pokomoke River in Maryland, United States
- Also known as: “Askimenokonson”, “Naseongo River”, “Nassanongo Creek”, and “Nassiungo”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Julia A. Purnell Museum and All Hallows Episcopal Church.
Julia A. Purnell Museum
Museum
The Julia A. Purnell Museum is located at 208 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, United States. The building that houses the museum was originally the St. Julia A. Purnell Museum is situated 2 miles northeast of Nassawango Creek.
All Hallows Episcopal Church
Church
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The construction of All Hallows Episcopal Church, also known as All Hallows, Snow Hill, located at 109 West Market Street in Snow Hill, Maryland, was funded in 1748 by an act of the Maryland Colonial Assembly, which taxed tobacco for the church. All Hallows Episcopal Church is situated 2 miles northeast of Nassawango Creek.
Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church
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Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland. Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church is situated 2 miles northeast of Nassawango Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Snow Hill and Girdletree.
Snow Hill
Town
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Snow Hill is a town in and the county seat of Worcester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,156 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Snow Hill is situated 2 miles northeast of Nassawango Creek.
Girdletree
Village
Girdletree is a census-designated place in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 149 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Girdletree is situated 4½ miles south of Nassawango Creek.
Boxiron
Hamlet
Boxiron is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. Boxiron is located at the intersection of Boxiron and Cherrix Lanes, southeast of Snow Hill. Boxiron is situated 5 miles southeast of Nassawango Creek.
Nassawango Creek
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rural Worcester County, Eastern Shore, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Nassawango Creek” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Nassawango Creek”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Castle Haven Estates and Indiantown.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mount Zion Cemetery and Harrison House Nursing Home.
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