Smith Island is an island about 12 miles off the shore of Crisfield in the Chesapeake Bay that was discovered by Captain John Smith and settled about 350 years ago. The cultural treasure is only accessible by boat and can be reached by ferry from Crisfield and Point Lookout State Park, and there are a few slips at Smith Island Marina for personal watercraft. Named after Henry Smith of Jamestown, the island has around 200 residents living permanently, many of whom harvest fresh seafood, mostly in the form of crabs, clams, and oysters. The island is also home to over 4,000 acres of marshland, which are managed as the Martin National Wildlife Refuge.

Crisfield, MD

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