Queenstown, Maryland

Queenstown is a town in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2), all land.

[4] Queenstown was the original seat of Queen Anne's County, before the location changed to Centreville, Maryland.

Its location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen.

A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops in the War of 1812 on August 13, 1813.

[5] Bloomingdale, Bowlingly, and St. Peter's Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Estuary of the Chesapeake Bay near Queenstown, c. 1897
US 301 southbound in Queenstown
Outlet shopping center in Queenstown, Maryland