Still Pond, Maryland
Still Pond is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Maryland, United States.[1] Much of the community is included in the Still Pond Historic District and it is notable as the first place in Maryland that women gained the right to vote.[2]
In addition to the Still Pond Historic District, the George Harper Store, Hebron, and Shepherd's Delight are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
Notable people
- George Hepbron (1863–1946) wrote basketball's first book titled How to Play Basketball.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Still Pond, Maryland
- ↑ "Maryland Historical Trust". National Register of Historic Places: Still Pond Historic District. Maryland Historical Trust. 2010-06-05.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
External links
- Map of Still Pond, from the Historical Society of Kent County collection
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Coordinates: 39°19′45″N 76°02′44″W / 39.32917°N 76.04556°W
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