Port Tobacco
Tobacco Port
State: Maryland
County: Charles County
Founded: 1634
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Colonial port
Port Tobacco was one of Maryland's largest colonial ports, rivaling Annapolis. The harbor silted up and the railroad bypassed it. Today, a few historic buildings remain including the reconstructed courthouse. John Wilkes Booth escaped through here.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Once rivaled Annapolis
- Booth's escape route
- Harbor silted up
Location
Address: Port Tobacco, MD
Coordinates: 38.5, -77.0167