Smith IslandMaryland
Smith Island is a collection of three distinct island communities – Tylerton, Rhodes Point, and Ewell, Maryland – on the Chesapeake Bay, on the border of Maryland and Virginia territorial waters in the United States. The island is the last inhabited island in Maryland that is not accessible by car.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Smith Island
Smith Island, MD is a small unincorporated community located in southeastern Maryland.
Officially, Smith Island is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.35 square miles.
What Makes Smith Island Unique
- The only place in America named Smith Island — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Smith Island
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Smith Island Art Studio · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Smith Island
- Glenn Martin National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Smith Island
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.